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The carbon’s in the details
A pilot project for California grape growers gets into the weeds on regenerative agriculture.
2022 apple residue report released
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission announced the publication of the 2022 pesticide residue study
Rep. Newhouse, joined by industry members, urges Senate to vote on Farm Workforce Modernization Act before end of legislative session
In a Yakima press conference, Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse urged his Senate colleagues to take action on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act before this legislative session ends at the end of the year.
NCAE Ag Labor Forum slated for Vegas
The National Council of Agricultural Employers will hold its ninth annual Ag Labor Forum Nov. 30–Dec. 2 in Las Vegas.
Langager: MRLs made easy
NHC launches rebuilt online MRL database to help growers stay on top of the myriad market-specific pesticide requirements.
Growers have an extra 90 days to comply with new H-2A rule
Agricultural employers with existing H-2A workers should continue to follow the current federal rules, even if their workers’ contracts extend past the date that new rules are slated to take effect.
U.S. Department of Labor issues long-awaited final rule on H-2A regulatory modifications
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a long-awaited final rule that makes substantial changes to H-2A regulations.
Agricultural Leadership Program course starting in Yakima Nov. 4
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association, Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State University
New York lowers overtime threshold for farmworkers
New York state will gradually lower its overtime threshold for farmworkers to 40 hours per week.
Priority: labor
Northwest Horticultural Council takes new steps on labor regulations, retains ag labor lawyer to work on H-2A policy.
Grown in the tart-land of the USA
Domestic tart cherry industry makes push for geographic designation.
The mystery math of prevailing wages
Tree fruit officials question prevailing wage methodology.
Calculating wages: Show your work
Employment law experts break down the math of accurately paying ag workers.
NCAE webinar to help employers prepare for proposed OSHA heat regulation
The National Council of Agricultural Employers announced the next event in its series of educational
Grape field day focuses on WSU research into new ways to spray
The Washington State Grape Society and Washington State University hosted a field day Aug. 11 focused on WSU’s vineyard technology research, especially in the arena of spray technology.
Central Washington orchardist to sell after H-2A debarment
A Central Washington apple, cherry and pear grower debarred by the federal government from hiring temporary foreign workers is choosing to sell his family’s farm, even though he denies wrongdoing.
IFTA Day 3 — Pears and cherries
On Day 3 of the International Fruit Tree Association Summer Study Tour, the group split up. One bus for pear orchards, the other for cherries.
Codling moth control: Site-specific IPM
Spray programs and monitoring data set up mating disruption for success.
NCAE to host webinar on farmworker tax issues
The National Council of Agricultural Employers will host a webinar focusing on farmworker tax issues.
CSA surge
Pandemic drives produce shoppers to subscription services.
Rolling out orchard health care
Medical nonprofit in Oregon launches RV clinic to serve the Columbia Gorge.
Oregon heat, smoke rules to take effect soon
Oregon workplace regulators have enacted permanent rules to protect laborers from excessive heat and wildfire
Tech to take on the future
New York wine industry conference focuses on the changing landscape.
Washington further loosens COVID housing restrictions
Washington authorities have pulled back many of the temporary farm labor housing restrictions designed to
Don’t trust, verify
Growers test products to make sure they work.
Carneval cherry challenge
DNA tests link sport cherry in Washington to variety propagated in Canada.
Nights in shining orchards
Growers contemplate resuming night harvest after 2021’s heat forced their hand.
Thurlby: Fruitful thinking
Northwest cherry growers hope to take advantage of market opportunities in 2022.
Progressive Pennsylvanians
Slaybaugh family’s “orchard facelift” targets modernizing and mechanizing.
Vineyards adopting a flexible philosophy
Labor challenges require new ways of doing business in the vineyard.
Keep the peach in reach
Pedestrian orchards keep labor costs in check for Idaho growers.
A grower’s tale of sucker grafts and drive rows
California’s Jeff Colombini discusses growing techniques, economics.
California growers choosing almonds over apricots
Labor costs for stone fruit production push growers toward nut crops.
Fine-tuning work time
Growers, managers adjust to new reality of overtime.
H-2A rising, still
Use of guest worker program surges amid challenges, cost increases.
Let’s make a meal deal for guest workers
Wisconsin orchard finds efficient way to feed its H-2A workers.
Codling moth control: Back to biology
Pest experts detail scientific foundations to kick off Codling Moth Summit.
Willett: The past and future of codling moth control
Looking back on past success can help the industry meet current pest management challenges.
Wafla hires CEO, communications director
Wafla, a nonprofit farm labor association based in Lacey, Washington, has named Enrique “Rick” Gastelum
Martinez: Help wanted
Labor recruiter provides perspective on H-2A, responsible recruitment and the ag labor shortage.
NCAE to hold heat stress webinar April 28
The National Council of Agricultural Employers will hold a webinar in late April about the
Good to Know: Pay attention to paraquat
Following safety concerns in registration review, restricted-use herbicide now has additional requirements for handlers and applicators.
Lidar technology aims for accurate sprays — Video
Lidar sensor measures canopy density and adjusts spray settings automatically.
The mechanization sweet spot in the vineyard
High-end vineyards look for balance between machine and hand pruning.
Proposed rule could mean cooling complications
Experts uncertain about how the FDA’s proposed ag water quality rule will impact orchardists.
Oregon and Washington spray program workshop April 5; registration deadline March 28
Oregon and Washington grape growers can still register for the “Building Better Spray Programs for
Washington state to survey growers about perceptions of commodity commissions
The Washington State Auditor’s Office is conducting an audit of the effectiveness of the state’s
CMI Orchards announces certification with Equitable Food Initiative
A major Washington grower, CMI Orchards, recently announced that one of its primary growers, McDougall
BYOB: Bring your own bees — Video
Using mason bees requires year-round chores.
USApple launches online game to show the importance of ag labor
The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the launch of Apple Quest, an