CMI Orchards and Yakima Fruit form partnership
CMI Orchards LLC announced in a news release a new strategic partnership with Yakima Fruit and Cold Storage Co. “With
Agricultural employment essential during COVID-19 crisis
Ag associations roll out advice regarding coronavirus as growers prepare for seasonal labor.
Coronavirus slows H-2A visas
U.S. State Department seeks middle ground to allow some seasonal ag workers.
Coronavirus updates: 04/01/2020 — Federal emergency paid sick leave begins April 1
Latest update posted 04/01/2020 at 9:58 a.m. PDT
Cold air surge heads for Eastern Washington
Orchards nearing bloom at risk for high levels of cold damage, according to WSU.
WA apple license plate clears legislature
Specialty plate to benefit fruit scholarships heads to governor’s desk
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
WAEF applications due March 1
The deadline for Washington Apple Education Foundation scholarship applications is March 1. The foundation plans to grant more than $1
New pear geneticist hired
Jessica Waite, a postdoctoral research associate at Washington State University, has been hired by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to
Chlorpyrifos ban proposed in Washington state
Washington state senators introduce bill to prohibit most uses of Lorsban.