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Good to Know: Food safety Q&A
To keep you abreast of the latest information, Good Fruit Grower, in cooperation with industry professionals, is presenting an occasional column to answer some of the more frequently asked questions about implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Proposals wanted for National Clean Plant Network projects for 2019
APHIS will accept proposals through Oct. 12 and anticipates awarding a minimum of $5 million in cooperative agreements.
Washington State Ag Department seeks grower input on top priorities
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is asking growers and industry workers to take part in a survey to identify top priorities for the program.
USDA extends labor housing program to growers putting up H-2A workers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture administrates loans and grants designed to employers who build or improve housing for farmworkers, but they had always been restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
What makes a ‘cultural’ orchardist?
Researchers examine how growers pick nonchemical pest management tactics.
Two Northwest associations focused on trade finalize affiliation
Northwest Fruit Exporters is now a member of the Northwest Horticultural Council.
Good to Know: Help for managing Oriental fruit moth
OFM damage is on the rise in Washington orchards.
Steven Murray Jr., a young grower from Bakersfield, California
family background / Steven has helped change Murray Family Farms’ business, adding farm markets and
Quarantine in New York’s Niagara County for European cherry fruit fly
U.S. officials are taking action to stop the potential spread of an invasive fruit fly that could threaten the cherry crop in New York state.
EverCrisp release ramps up
Midwest Apple Improvement Association marketing its first new apple.
Northwest tree fruit delegation heads to D.C. to talk trade
A delegation representing the Northwest tree fruit industry will be meeting with Trump administration officials
Tart growers target Turkey
U.S. tart cherry industry weighs legal challenge to low-price imports.
Mexico slaps tariffs on U.S. apples
Country's largest apple export market retaliates over steel and aluminum tariffs.
Plans within plants
Managing sheer number of samples, volume of data is focus for breeding program.
Post-Cosmic question: What’s next?
With launch of WA 38 underway, WSU’s apple breeding program hopes to build on successes.
Shredding research in Midwest vineyards
MSU study finds some benefits in using mechanized leaf removal.
In case of smoke, take quick action
Wine grape growers should keep insurance in mind if they see smoke on the horizon
Waste not wanted
Postharvest tools, better communication can help fine-tune storage practices and improve packouts.
Study support for pears
Science panel seeks boost in funding to help with increasing costs of pear research projects.
Ready to rally in Big Sky country
Montana’s sweet cherry growers are hoping for a better year after the downturn of 2017.
Thurlby: Complications in cherry forecast
2018 brings an earlier start and cloud of tariffs over China.
Washington Supreme Court rules on piece-rate down time
Washington Supreme Court rules on piece-rate down time
Should you spend now to save later?
As labor costs rise, investing in vineyard mechanization will become increasingly cost-effective.
Growers facing dilemma over drifting sprays
Worker housing close to orchards may need to be vacated during pesticide applications, for now.
Building for the future in Michigan
Orchard invests in energy-saving labor housing, wins award from governor.
Getting creative with labor housing
Agricultural employers seeking innovative ways to put up H-2A workers.
Kids are all right when it comes to hiring
Quirks and regulations aside, minors can help fill out labor ranks.
Working day to data in the orchard
Growers say keep it simple with data tools used to track workers.
Roles are changing in crop consulting
Crop consultants are venturing into new arenas with shifts in industry.
Beating the labor blues
Optical sorters are cutting labor costs for blueberry packing.
What to do if there’s a strike
Walkouts last year provide lessons on how to prepare for labor unrest.
Here are some pointers for hiring H-2A workers
Panelists offer insights about federal guest worker program from several years of experience.
Preparing for fire
Foresters, growers give advice for protecting orchards and vineyards from wildfires.
“Recall Ready” workshop May 22 in Pasco, May 23 in Des Moines, WA
Three organizations are teaming up to offer training on what to do when hit by
Growing into the future – Video
New Zealand researchers and growers testing limits with 2D, 3D systems.
Free training seminars on labor laws May 8 and May 10 in central Washington
Four agencies are co-sponsoring training sessions on federal and state labor requirements for farm labor.
The
US Apple denounces as “harmful” and “inaccurate” EWG’s so-called annual Dirty Dozen list
The activist Environmental Working Group put out its annual “Dirty Dozen” list, again criticizing the
Apple education foundation seeks applications for ESL and citizenship programs
The Washington Apple Education Foundation, the charity of Washington’s tree fruit industry, is seeking applications
Who wins in China-U.S. trade tiff? How about Australia? reports CNBC
CNBC says China slapping a tariff on U.S. agriculture goods, including apples and cherries, puts
Trees without fruit, pollination without bees
Pollen company joins Washington State University researcher to try planting a pollen-only orchard.
Protect pollinators while managing diseases
The fungicides needed to control bloom time disease aren’t as harmless to bees as previously thought.
When growers meet lawmakers
Industry groups ask growers to directly participate in lobbying.
Compost decomposed
As raw manure faces food safety scrutiny, compost has become a hot commodity.
Legal battle over Cosmic Crisp unlikely to affect availability of new trees
Sources describe how dispute began
Growers flock to Washington, lobbying legislators
Apple growers appeared in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, visiting more than 100 legislative offices to
Trent Graybill, a young grower from Zillah, Washington
family background / Trent is a first-generation farmer who started growing cherries alongside his wife,
New mindset for managing spotted wing depredation
High levels of pest pressure are the new reality for Michigan tart cherry growers.
Put a ghost in your orchard to keep away BMSB
Special nets proving to be deadly for brown marmorated stink bugs.
Lures lead to better moth management
Enhanced lures let you know where you stand with with oriental fruit moth.