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“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.
WSU talks tough, Phytelligence talks softer in suits over Cosmic Crisp
This post from March 13 has been updated with new statements from Washington State University
Apple maggot quarantine saves $500 million a year
New economic analysis puts a price tag on protecting Washington's maggot-free tree fruit regions.
Dobashi named CEO of Wafla
Wafla, the human resources organization responsible for the bulk of Washington’s H-2A guest workers, has
Pear bureau announces election
Pear Bureau Northwest has issued the following announcement: Pear growers will elect nominees for positions
More good mites wanted this year
Biocontrol and low-pesticide systems appear to be working in controlling mites in vineyards.
Food safety answers
The latest updates on the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Khot: Drone data for agriculture
While it seems the sky’s the limit, using unmanned aircraft in your orchard requires some caution.
Mullinax: Are you ready for liftoff?
A few things to consider before launching an ag drone initiative.
Resistance rising for powdery mildew
Last year’s weather made was especially challenging in battling disease in Western U.S.
Tony Guisto, a young grower from Hood River, Oregon
family background/Tony grew up in a logging family in Oregon’s Hood River Valley, headed by
WSU hires new food safety specialist
Faith Critzer, an experienced food safety extension specialist, joined Washington State University in January. She
GMO Arctic Fuji apple passes another approval milestone
Okanagan Specialty Fruits, maker of the genetically-modified, non browning Arctic announced today their GMO Arctic
The ripe way for pears in postharvest
Specialist Rob Blakey makes industrywide recommendations for postharvest pear ripening.
Researchers discover a coat of armor for cherries
A thin film of gum acacia shows promise to prevent splitting in packing house trials.
Report: Mexican workers accuse blueberry farm of threats, intimidation
The Seattle Times reports that a lawsuit against a major blueberry grower and recruiting company
Finding success the cooperative way
The fewer grower cooperatives packing fruit in the industry today still play crucial role.
Midsize growers will feel the squeeze
Tree fruit industry poised for consolidation, banker says.
Going green with reds and whites
Will the investment in eco-certification for your vineyard pay off? It depends.
Registration opens for February pesticide handlers course
Workers who need to renew or obtain their pesticide handlers license in Washington state can
Want to get in on organics?
Transitioning tree fruit to organic production was the focus of a Washington State University NextGen
Conner Sullivan, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
family background / Conner along with his cousin Clint Sullivan started their business after growing
Bankers share financial tips for growers
Any grower can walk through an orchard, pointing out all his or her decisions to
Kurrle: USApple works for growers
Trade agreements, farm bill likely targets for 2018.
Bryant: Troubling signs on trade
With talk of tariffs and ending NAFTA, the apple industry must use defense, data and offense to protect exports.
Computer vision systems can count apples and provide a new perspective on crop load
To the casual observer, the row after row of ripe, red apples on trellises looks
Insurance beyond apples
A proposed tree policy could protect the investment in today’s orchards.
Verification program lets growers show off their stewardship
A good sign for growers
“They are there to find something wrong with you.”
The New York Times paid a visit to a New York apple farm and described
Northwest Horticultural Council adds technical issues manager
Anne Morrell has joined the Northwest Horticultural Council as its technical issues manager.
Morrell, who holds
Wine Institute praises excise tax relief in new tax bill
California’s Wine Institute celebrated passage of new tax legislation, saying it provided the first reduction
Protecting intellectual property
Managers of new Washington State University-bred apple variety use high-tech software to protect intellectual property rights.
Feds extending FSMA sampling deadlines
Water sampling rules will now start in 2022, rather than 2018.
Register for the 75th annual Cherry Institute
The 75th annual Cherry Institute is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 12 at the Yakima Convention Center in central Washington. Also, nominations are wanted for marketing committees