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Washington’s drought worsens
A recent spell of rainy weather hasn’t helped much. Washington’s drought has officially gotten worse
WSDA offering on-site airblast sprayer training through June
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is currently enrolling employers from the tree fruit industry
Canadian nursery launches tissue culture lab
This week, Upper Canada Growers announced the opening of a new tissue culture laboratory in
Healthy strategies for smokey skies
Keep your workers safe when pollution threatens.
Reducing the risk of listeria: Video
Food safety experts share strategies for monitoring and responding to ‘L. mono.’
Communication key to managing workplace complaints
How grievance policies make for better workers and businesses.
Easing restrictions for farmworker housing
Federal ag housing loans now open to H-2A employers.
Northwest farms sought for heat awareness project
University of Washington and Washington State University researchers are looking for Northwest farms to help
Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting May 15
The Washington State Fruit Commission board of directors meeting is scheduled Wednesday, May 15, at
On the road to tech
Research commission says new technology roadmap will spur innovation and guide investment.
DIY science in the orchard
Extension educator shares tips for managing on-farm experiments.
Calling out the codes in the trees
Genetic research explores the underpinning of tree architecture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Appalachian Fruit Research Station.
Kevin Kenoyer, a young grower from Cashmere, Washington
family background/Kevin is a fourth-generation grower who grew up in the Wenatchee River Valley. He
Johnson: The other side of the rainbow
Good Fruit Grower's Jared Johnson explains how we handled this issue’s cover shot, which was just too big to fit.
Water wins for Eastern Washington
Congress approves Western water plans, boosts Bureau of Reclamation budget.
New Jersey Peach Promotion Council welcomes new board members
The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council announced in a news release three new board members:
Zhou & Melgar: Where do nutrients go when you fertilize trees?
Researchers explore how ripening season affects peach tree nutrient requirements.
Pollination calculation: Every bee counts
Online tool helps growers assess how much pollination they get from wild bees.
Moth myth explained
Traps say oriental fruit moth isn’t there, but better lure placement proves otherwise in Michigan peach orchards.
A look at the ins and outs of netting
WSU grad student studies the effect of orchard netting on bugs, both good and bad.
Spanish-language FSMA training in Eastern WA March 5 and 6
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Spanish-language Produce Safety Alliance grower training
Phytoplasmas found in stone fruit
Washington cherry growers, by now, know the dangers of phytoplasmas that cause little cherry disease
Spray researchers aim to catch their drift: Video
New drift assessment survey underway to improve models that predict pesticide drift risk and potentially preclude unnecessarily restrictive labels.
Steering the research on spray drift
UW researcher takes the wheel for drift data collection.
Weather-related updates and cancellations
Good Fruit Grower will post the latest updates we receive for weather-related cancellations and rescheduled
Highlights in the new Farm Bill
2018 Farm Bill includes several provisions that affect the tree fruit industry.
FSMA grower training offered in Eastern Washington Feb. 12, 13 and 20
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance grower training course
Biofungicide shows promise for cherry packers
First commercial use of natamycin in cherry packing last season reported successful.
New York viticulturist, climatologist earn Excellence in IPM Awards
Alice Wise, viticulture and research specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, and Keith
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.
Good to Know: Wash and learn
It’s a fact of life: If you’re storing, holding or packing produce, you have a
Registration open for the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention
The 2019 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be held Jan. 29 to 31 at
Driver shortage could mean trouble down the road
Agricultural trucking lobbyist updates apple industry on driver pool, legislative efforts.
Women’s Farm to Food Business Competition now open
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation is offering a new business
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.
IFTA early registration extended to Jan. 7
You still have a few more days to get a deal on your registration for
Carolina Torres named WSU’s first endowed chair in tree fruit postharvest systems
Carolina Torres has been named Washington State University’s first endowed chair in tree fruit postharvest
Michigan Spring Peach Update set for March 5
The annual Michigan Spring Peach Update is slated for March 5 at the Southwest Michigan
Six smart tips for better spray management
Improve spray coverage, reduce drift and protect the environment with a small investment of time and money.
Congress passes $867 billion Farm Bill
Today Congress passed an $867 billion Farm Bill with strong bipartisan support. The House of
Flor Maldonado, a young grower from Tonasket, Washington
family background / Flor grew up on farms, since she was a small child, helping
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.
Matt Duke, a young grower in Yakima, Washington
family background/Matt is the first generation of his family to work in agriculture. He has
A tale of two test plotters
Oregon and Ohio growers share why they participate in test plots.