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
Sale of Broetje Orchards creates FirstFruits Farms
New owner plans to continue many employee-support programs created by Broetje.
Winegrowers Day 2
Labor remains the biggest cost for wine grape growers in Washington, and for many, it remains the biggest concern heading
Scharlau: Staying ahead of the issues
A look at some of the rules and regulations that will impact vintners and growers this year.
Kurrle: 2019 brings challenges and opportunities
From agricultural labor to farm bill programs, regulations and trade agreements, the policies and decisions made in Washington, D.C., impact
Growers need a plan for preventing workplace discrimination
Attorney Sarah Wixson was impressed with her client, a Washington grower, for already having complex systems in place for understanding
Picking a harvest platform: Roundup of manufacturers’ top picks
Growers have many choices as manufacturers invest heavily in harvest platforms.
Prototype picker: Apple Vacuum System tested (VIDEO)
Apple Vacuum System mounted on a Bandit Xpress platform may look strange, but orchard managers seem pleased with performance.
Flor Maldonado, a young grower from Tonasket, Washington
family background / Flor grew up on farms, since she was a small child, helping her family establish their own
WSTFA annual meeting, Day 1
A wrap of the first day's discussions at the WSTFA Annual Meeting and Hort Show in Yakima