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Coronavirus slows H-2A visas
U.S. State Department seeks middle ground to allow some seasonal ag workers.
Codling moth comeback
Growers try variety of methods to check a possible codling moth resurgence.
It’s a matter of timing for codling moths
Entomologist reminds growers to use all the tools on time.
Federal judge rules against Zirkle
A federal judge has ruled against a Washington blueberry producer’s prevailing wage challenge and ordered
Prioritize the paperwork
Surveys can overwhelm; focus on those that help the industry.
Healthy farms need healthy farmers
Stress management tools aim to help farmers cultivate resilience and make good decisions during tough times.
WA 2 legal battles escalate
WSU files against Yakima grower for patent infringement of apple.
When the growing gets tough
Washington hort show speakers paint grim, but not hopeless, economic picture of the industry.
Chlorpyrifos ban proposed in Washington state
Washington state senators introduce bill to prohibit most uses of Lorsban.
Beth Brown, a young grower from Waterport, New York
Beth grew up working with her grandfather, Harold Henry, on their family farm in Eden Valley, New York, and later graduated with a business degree from State University of New York at Oswego.
More growers count in census count update
Ag census methodology change recognizes a broader array of growers.
H-2A poised for change
Proposed laws and regulations aim to make the H-2A program more affordable, accessible.
Growers tracking chemical controversies measure for measure
Concerns rising on whether public opinion undermines science on chemical registration process.
The art and science of farming
Smith Orchards preserves a family farming history with modernization in mind.
Yes to driverless in Washington orchards
Despite misconceptions, Washington regulations do allow the use of autonomous vehicles in orchards.
USApple’s Bair gives update on Farm Workforce Modernization Act — Video
Legislation passed in the the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Apple growers drop wage lawsuit
Now that harvest is over, a group of Washington apple producers have dropped their lawsuit
DeVaney: Washington tree fruit industry future focused
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association plans more education for workers and lawmakers.
Apple growers blown away by defoliation demonstrations — Video
New pneumatic defoliators use alternating pulses of air to strip off leaves.
Project aims to reframe the conversation about food and farming
Nonprofit founder will discuss ongoing project about food and farming during Great Lakes EXPO.
Hambleton: Our choices today shape our reality tomorrow
Chair of WSTFA Annual Meeting looks at leading operations through challenging conditions.
Michigan growers eyeing quality apple season
The only major hitch to an otherwise exemplary harvest was a mysteriously light load of Honeycrisp.
H-2A poised for change
Proposed laws and regulations aim to make the H-2A program more affordable, accessible.
North Bay Produce recalls fresh apples due to possible listeria risk
No illnesses were reported at the time of announcement.
Pesticide residue report for apple now available
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission conducts annual studies of most common insecticides and fungicides used in apple and cherry.
Spray, without the sprayer
Taking air out of the equation reduces drift, optimizes coverage and efficiency.
Washington apple growers challenging federal wage hike mandate
Growers’ lawyers conducting their own wage surveys to support their case.
Commerce Department rules in favor of U.S. tart cherry producers
Duties imposed on Turkish imports.
Cosmic Crisp in the courts
Judge sides with WSU in contract dispute over WA 38 propagation.
Spray specialist promotes crop-adapted approach
IFTA tour stop highlights basics of crop-adapted spraying approach and benefits to apple growers.
Federal judge temporarily halts wage hike for Zirkle blueberry pickers
A Selah, Washington, fruit company won an early round in its lawsuit against federal and
U.S. EPA approves bee-delivered fungicide
Bee Vectoring Technology receives approval for first plant protection product applied by bees.
Growers invest in seasonal families
Columbia Gorge orchardists contribute to expand local migrant education program.
Midseason wage blues
Washington blueberry producer sues to stop wage increase mandate.
Food safety first
New Borton Fruit facility, designed from ground up with food safety in mind, expected to reduce risks and costs.
Coping with cold
Wine grape growers in Southwest Michigan try cane burial to help grapevines survive winter cold snaps.
Good to Know: Lessons in online learning
Federal regulations usher in new era of food safety education.
Labor Department opens public comment on proposed changes to H-2A
Public comment is open until Sept. 24 on proposed changes to H-2A foreign guest worker
Systems evolution — and sprayers that can adapt — the focus of the first day of IFTA in Ontario
A Hol Spraying System CF airblast sprayer is demonstrated at one of Hedges Apples newer
State agencies offer readiness reviews for FSMA inspections
Mock inspections offer growers an educational opportunity to make sure they feel prepared.
FSMA inspections begin
FSMA inspectors are starting visits to farms, packers.
Two Washingtons now oversee H-2A
Washington state legislators agree to administer H-2A but turn down adding additional fee for growers.
Defining organics
Northwest tree fruit industry speaks up when Seattle hosts the National Organic Standards Board.
Matthew Hendrickson fills new staff position at USApple
Matthew Hendrickson The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release that Matthew Hendrickson will
Seneca closing pear processing plant
Seneca Foods plans to close its Sunnyside, Washington, fruit processing facility after the 2019 pear
Good to Know: The disruption eruption
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission funding codling moth mating disruption for 30 years.
Erika Espinoza, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
family background / Erika grew up in Washington’s Yakima Valley and was trained in business
The margins of mechanization
Oregon State University economist assesses the costs and benefits of mechanizing vineyard tasks.
European cherry fruit fly quarantine in New York expands
The pattern on the wing of the European cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis cerasi, can
WSDA offering on-site airblast sprayer training through June
Courtesy WSDA The Washington State Department of Agriculture is currently enrolling employers from