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Congress passes $867 billion Farm Bill
Today Congress passed an $867 billion Farm Bill with strong bipartisan support. The House of
Tariff relief: USDA apple and pear purchases underway
The federal government has made its first round of fresh apple purchases as part of
Cosmic Crisp launch
$10.7 million marketing campaign aims to put WA 38 (Cosmic Crisp) on the map.
Cosmic kernels
Researchers share a few nuggets from September WA 38 (Cosmic Crisp) field days.
Flor Maldonado, a young grower from Tonasket, Washington
family background / Flor grew up on farms, since she was a small child, helping
WSTFA18: Cosmic Crisp concludes the show
WA 38, the new Washington State University apple variety to be sold under the brand
Cosmic conundrum: What’s behind these spots?
WA 38 (Cosmic Crisp) green spot disorder targeted by researchers.
WSTFA18: Disease, pest and vigor management panels
Two presentations by Betsy Beers, a Washington State University entomologist, highlighted Wednesday morning’s disease and
WSTFA18: Postharvest problems
Washington State University Extension, in cooperation with the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission and Good
WSTFA18: Fire blight in the spotlight : Video
When the Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s annual meeting resumed on Tuesday morning, the session
WSTFA annual meeting, Day 1
A wrap of the first day's discussions at the WSTFA Annual Meeting and Hort Show in Yakima
Growing unconventionally: 2018 Good Fruit Growers of the Year
Washington Fruit and Produce Co. doesn’t do small. This year, the company’s first-ever certified organic
Growing by the numbers: 2018 Good Fruit Growers of the Year
Dan Plath farms by the data.
He frequently responds to this reporter’s questions about horticultural decisions
Growing generations: 2018 Good Fruit Growers of the Year
Block by block, the Plath family has grown a company — and a reputation for quality — by focusing on every aspect of fruit production from tree to market.
Fryhover: To boldly go
Washington Apple Commission President Todd Fryhover says the path to marketing success starts with the apple.
India delays apple tariff, again
Extra 25 percent tariff on U.S. apples in retaliation for steel and aluminum tariffs
Annual apple residue report now available
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission residue study aims to help growers with their spray programs
IFTA B.C. tour: Crafty choices
How British Columbia’s apple industry looks to add value through cider.
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.
Gilbert: What you can – and can’t – control
Deciding on a theme and topics for the WSTFA Annual Meeting.
Is apple clearwing moth on the move?
After infesting orchards in British Columbia, there are indications this pest may have already reached Washington state.
Himalayan aspirations
Growers, government and World Bank investment drive modernization in India’s apple orchards.
After Ambrosia: ‘Where do we go from here?’
B.C. apple growers looking for next variety after years of Ambrosia reliance.
Washington growers lower their 2018 apple crop expectations
Washington growers confirm their suspicions of a lighter-than-expected crop with a revised smaller 2018 forecast.
Variety Watch: An apple so nice, they named it twice
Growers, inventors are hoping markets Rave about First Kiss.
EverCrisp: A club for everyone
EverCrisp apple’s open managed approach is getting enthusiastic marks from Midwest and Mid-Atlantic growers.
Congress holds fate of new trade deal to replace NAFTA
While agreement calls for no tariffs on apples, pears and cherries between North American nations, Mexico’s separate 20 percent retaliatory tariff on U.S. apples could remain in place.
Multileader makeover from old Red Delicious orchards
Grafting old blocks trained to multileader systems brings high density without high replanting costs.
2018 apple harvest by the numbers
Industry looks into crystal ball for 2018 forecast around the globe.
Making sure Cosmic comes out Crisp – Video
Growers learn from other growers on tour of some of the first commercial WA 38 plantings.
Good to Know: Funding for apple research
Nearly $2.5 million awarded for horticulture, crop protection and postharvest research in 2018.
Matt Duke, a young grower in Yakima, Washington
family background/Matt is the first generation of his family to work in agriculture. He has
Hunting down a mysterious rot
New apple disease may taint even pasteurized products, but where does it come from?
A tale of two test plotters
Oregon and Ohio growers share why they participate in test plots.
USDA shares details on relief program for apple and pear growers
U.S. apple and pear growers who may be harmed by ongoing international trade disputes will be able to apply for the federal government’s relief package beginning in October.
Entomologist joins WSU’s Extension Center in Wenatchee
Tobin Northfield will work to develop sustainable strategies to contain pests that threaten apple, pear, cherry and other fruit crops.
Stannard named new chair at USApple
She has been in the apple business since 1996 and is owner of New York Apple Sales, Inc., one of the largest marketers of New York state apples.
Madeleine van Roechoudt, a young grower from Lake Country, British Columbia
family background/ Madeleine continues a multigenerational farm that began north of Kelowna in 1949. The
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.”
New U.S. apple crop estimate revised downward
256.2 million bushel crop prediction on Day 2 of US Apple Outlook meeting is 6 percent lower than USDA's estimate from two weeks ago, largely based on changes in Washington's crop.
Gala on pace to topple Red Delicious’ reign
Day 1 at the 2018 US Apple Outlook: U.S. growers expect Red Delicious to yield its place as the leading variety by volume for the first time in more than 50 years.
Rough times for Reds
Once the most popular apple, Red Delicious is having a down year in the statistics game.
Going undercover with drape netting
U.S. universities embark on studies to examine drape netting over high-value apple orchards.
Shaking it up in the orchard: Video
WSU continues work on tiered shake-and-catch harvester.
University of Minnesota introduces First Kiss apple
The same apple breeding team that brought Honeycrisp to market is releasing a new cultivar this year.
Washington apple forecast: 131 million boxes
Washington apple growers expect to harvest 131 million boxes of apples this year, down slightly from last year’s haul.
Battling birds with lights, sounds : Videos
Makers of new noise and laser deterrents promise birds won’t habituate to the technology.
Be gone, starlings
Bird control in British Columbia benefits from area-wide approach.
Guilherme Fontanella Sander, a young grower from Vale do Sol, Brazil
family background / Guilherme grew up working alongside his father Renato and mother Edna at