Coronavirus slows H-2A visas
U.S. State Department seeks middle ground to allow some seasonal ag workers.
Federal judge rules against Zirkle
A federal judge has ruled against a Washington blueberry producer’s prevailing wage challenge and ordered the company to pay its
When the growing gets tough
Washington hort show speakers paint grim, but not hopeless, economic picture of the industry.
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.
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 against the federal government over