Grab bag boom
Shippers adjust to increased demand for bags accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Putting IPM to work
Wenatchee Valley pear growers implement integrated pest management strategies to help control pear psylla.
Propane orchard weed burners exempted from Washington burn ban
The state of Washington has exempted orchard weed control by propane burner from a statewide burn ban, according to the
2021 cherry pesticide residue study now available
The 2021 cherry pesticide residue study from the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is now available on the WTFRC website.
Labor apps on tap
Users share how they chose from a growing field of labor tracking apps.
EPA settles chemical accident prevention planning violations at eight Yakima Valley cold storage facilities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled alleged civil chemical accident prevention and preparedness violations with three separate companies operating
No drivers needed with new tractor technology
Autonomous tractor technology begins marketing to Western U.S. orchard and vineyard growers.
Gebbers Farms to invest nearly $2 million in worker housing and local communities as part of mediation agreement
Gebbers Farms announced a successful settlement with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for alleged violations of COVID-19 regulations. According
Epstein: Moving targets for MRLs
Maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides on fruit have become extremely dynamic and the Northwest Horticultural Council is working to keep the Pacific Northwest tree fruit industry ahead of the curve.
Berry gentle harvesting
Manufacturers race to build blueberry harvesters that can pick without bruising.