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Steering the research on spray drift
UW researcher takes the wheel for drift data collection.
Highlights in the new Farm Bill
2018 Farm Bill includes several provisions that affect the tree fruit industry.
Biofungicide shows promise for cherry packers
First commercial use of natamycin in cherry packing last season reported successful.
Cosmic contribution to Clean Plant Center
Using WA 38 graft wood fees, nursery institute donates funds for new growth chamber to Clean Plant Center Northwest.
Driver shortage could mean trouble down the road
Agricultural trucking lobbyist updates apple industry on driver pool, legislative efforts.
Clean Plant Center exports mostly on hold
Exports of clean tree fruit budwood on hold while center cleans up paperwork processes.
Financial partners offer growers growing opportunities
Orchardists, packers seek capital from outside investors to modernize and expand.
Investment advice for orchardists
Investment leaders and economists offer tips to consider before you bring on orchard investors.
New tool helps growers budget for climate change
New web tool lets growers see projected climate impacts on their own farms to support long-term decision making.
Six smart tips for better spray management
Improve spray coverage, reduce drift and protect the environment with a small investment of time and money.
The frost fight – EXPO preview
Researcher weighs in on heat, wind or water to fight frost.
Call for committee nominations
Pear, cherry and apricot growers and handlers can submit committee nominations at industry meetings in December and January.
Great Lakes Farm EXPO: Wide range of fruit sessions
Huge gathering of growers set for December in Michigan.
Fire blight control featured at 2018 WSTFA Annual Meeting
Growers to gather for December’s annual conference in Yakima, Washington.
A tale of two test plotters
Oregon and Ohio growers share why they participate in test plots.
Tree fruit added to U.S. relief program for food impacted by trade disputes
The Food Purchase and Distribution Program will buy up to $1.2 billion in food products “unfairly targeted by unjustified retaliation.”
Taking on trellis with peach trees
New innovations from Penn State promise increased yields, opportunity for mechanization.
Study in quality controls will help manage peach mealiness
Researcher examines effects of chilling, waxes and coatings on Ontario peaches.
Too hot and cold in the Golden State
Temperature tantrums abound for apricot, peach and cherry growers in California.
Good to Know: Help for managing Oriental fruit moth
OFM damage is on the rise in Washington orchards.
Northern exposure
See why Vineland apricots bred in Ontario are getting attention.
Meet WSU’s new breeder — Video
Per McCord assumes duties with Washington State University’s stone fruit program.
Peach rootstock trial tests options for size control
Researchers start with the roots to shrink trees.
Finding success the cooperative way
The fewer grower cooperatives packing fruit in the industry today still play crucial role.
Verification program lets growers show off their stewardship
A good sign for growers
Register for the 75th annual Cherry Institute
The 75th annual Cherry Institute is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 12 at the Yakima Convention Center in central Washington. Also, nominations are wanted for marketing committees
How to give away fruit
Donations are appreciated at food banks, but some homework and forethought are advised first.
Cherry and apricot marketing boards to make nominations
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee and Washington Apricot Marketing Committee will take place during industry meetings in January. The committees establish grade, size and pack regulations for fresh cherries and apricots from designated counties in Washington state.
Stemilt will use virtual reality for tours at PMA show
Those attending the Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit will get a glimpse of Stemilt Growers without having to leave the conference.