No-match letters from the Social Security Administration are back
Growers should keep an eye out for “no-match” letters from the Social Security Administration, which warn employers that the agency
USDA’s farmers.gov now features help with H-2A applications and managing loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched of two new features on farmers.gov to provide assistance with the H-2A application
Washington researchers get a look at European innovations
Research commission tour finds some exciting ideas but no major advances on technology tour in Germany and the Netherlands.
Dustin Tobin, a young grower from Grandview, Washington
family background/Dustin grew up working with his family at Dave Tobin Farms and studied viticulture and enology at Walla Walla
FDA announces wine grapes among commodities to be exempt from Produce Safety Rule
On March 27, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) issued a statement praising the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s issuance of a
Robotic picking machine’s first apple harvest underway: Video
Abundant Robotics debuts robotic harvester in New Zealand apple orchard for first harvest headed to market.
WSTFA offers FSMA training in English and Spanish on April 11, 12; May 2, 3
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is offering FSMA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses in Spanish on April 11
US Apple flies in to Washington D.C.
Almost 100 apple growers from across the country traveled to Washington D.C. this week for the U.S. Apple Association’s annual
Harrison Van Meekeren, a young grower from Lakeville, Nova Scotia
family background / Harrison grew up in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia and is working with his family to
SWD resistance a red flag for organic growers
The only organic insecticide for spotted wing drosophila is losing efficacy as the pest gains resistance in berry production region of California.