Federal judge temporarily halts wage hike for Zirkle blueberry pickers
A Selah, Washington, fruit company won an early round in its lawsuit against federal and state labor authorities Thursday when
Growers invest in seasonal families
Columbia Gorge orchardists contribute to expand local migrant education program.
Midseason wage blues
Washington blueberry producer sues to stop wage increase mandate.
Coping with cold
Wine grape growers in Southwest Michigan try cane burial to help grapevines survive winter cold snaps.
Labor Department opens public comment on proposed changes to H-2A
Public comment is open until Sept. 24 on proposed changes to H-2A foreign guest worker regulations. In a 489-page rule
Systems evolution — and sprayers that can adapt — the focus of the first day of IFTA in Ontario
A Hol Spraying System CF airblast sprayer is demonstrated at one of Hedges Apples newer apple blocks in Norfolk County
Two Washingtons now oversee H-2A
Washington state legislators agree to administer H-2A but turn down adding additional fee for growers.
Seneca closing pear processing plant
Seneca Foods plans to close its Sunnyside, Washington, fruit processing facility after the 2019 pear harvest, leaving the Northwest with
Erika Espinoza, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
https://youtu.be/4upoLWmDeOk family background / Erika grew up in Washington’s Yakima Valley and was trained in business and human resources at
The margins of mechanization
Oregon State University economist assesses the costs and benefits of mechanizing vineyard tasks.