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Growers share insights on a wide variety of systems at Lake Ontario field day
Almost 100 New York growers gathered in Niagara County on Thursday for a field day
Off the conventional path
Washington grower pleasantly surprised by organic transition and certification process.
State agencies offer readiness reviews for FSMA inspections
Readiness review offers growers an educational opportunity to make sure they feel prepared for FSMA inspections.
FSMA inspections begin
FSMA inspectors are starting visits to farms, packers.
Stemilt adds Belton to agriculture leadership team
Stemilt Growers, a tree fruit growing, packing and shipping company based in Wenatchee, Washington, is
Parkhill joins Next Big Thing growers’ cooperative as executive director
Next Big Thing, a growers’ cooperative that grows and markets managed varieties of apples, including
Washington Apple Education Foundation to award more than $1.1 million in scholarships
Washington’s tree fruit industry has awarded nearly $9 million in scholarships to some 2,000 students
Kropf and Coulter appointed to Michigan Apple Committee board
Kimberly A. Kropf and Caleb J. Coulter were appointed to the Michigan Apple Committee board
Josh Heinicke, a young grower from Wenatchee, Washington
family background / Josh is the fourth generation of his family in farming and is
Exclusive varieties can benefit all growers
Industry groups work to find the right spot for a growing segment of exclusive varieties.
An inside look at WA 38
New expanded starch scale will help get the first Cosmic Crisp harvest ripe from the start.
Hot new varieties for hot climates
Pome fruit breeding partnership between Spain and New Zealand produces new cultivars that will help the industry adapt to climate change.
Roger Way, 1918–2019
Roger Way, world-renowned apple breeder and professor emeritus of pomology at Cornell University, died June
Organic community honors David Granatstein
Retired sustainable agriculture specialist recognized for 30-year career at WSU.
India pulls trigger on apple tariffs
After delaying for nearly a year, India this week slapped an extra tariff on U.S.
Michigan apple shippers combine forces
Two Michigan apple shippers are joining forces on sales and marketing, BelleHarvest and Michigan Fresh
Setting the course for future varieties – Video
The stewards of Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp discuss how these varieties came to be and how the programs were shaped by their discoveries.
Cosmic Crisp partners with Crunch Pak and Litehouse
Cosmic Crisp, the new apple variety developed by Washington State University as WA 38, will
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission renews MSU infrastructure funding
Michigan tree fruit growers vote again to put their own money toward the infrastructure at Michigan State University’s research orchards.
The land grant mission
As funding for higher education increasingly dries up, universities seek new ways to keep permanent crops growing and thriving.
Matthew Hendrickson fills new staff position at USApple
The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release that Matthew Hendrickson will join the
Seneca closing pear processing plant
Closure leaves Northwest with only two pear processing facilities.
Good to Know: The disruption eruption
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission funding codling moth mating disruption for 30 years.
Dininny: A new view
With a change in leadership at Good Fruit Grower, our commitment to all of you remains steadfast.
Erika Espinoza, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
family background / Erika grew up in Washington’s Yakima Valley and was trained in business
Taking apples in a new direction
Growers turn bi-ax tree system sideways for WA 38 plantings.
Mexico lifts tariff on U.S. apples
Mexico announced today the lifting of a 20 percent tariff on U.S. apples, after the
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
Michigan School for the Deaf awarded Apples4Ed grant
At a celebratory event on May 7, U.S. Apple Association awarded students at the Michigan
Robert Kershaw, 1938-2019
Good Fruit Grower received the following announcement, dated May 13, about the passing of Domex
Mission ahead for Washington researchers
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission celebrating 50 years driving industry innovation.
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.’
USDA proposes Fuji grading changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a change to apple grading standards.
Earlier this week,
Working holidays a lifestyle for some ag workers
Traveling, camping workers pitch in for British Columbia’s busy tree fruit season.
More changes for BC Tree Fruits
British Columbia’s largest fruit company has purchased land on which to build a new packing
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
Seneca to close pear plant
Seneca Foods is getting out of the processed pear business and will shutter its Sunnyside,
Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting May 15
The Washington State Fruit Commission board of directors meeting is scheduled Wednesday, May 15, at
A gift of genetic diversity
University of Idaho turns donated Sandpoint orchard, retreat facility into organic educational center.
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.
Arctic Fuji apple receives FDA approval
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc., based in Summerland, British Columbia, announced its newest genetically modified, nonbrowning
Packaging options for Cosmic Crisp
Universal packaging design will ensure consistent branding across the industry.
Michael Mitterer, a young grower from Kastelbell, South Tyrol, Italy
family background / Michael grew up working at his family farm in the Alps in
Mumps hits farmworkers
Health authorities have moved about 25 workers exposed to mumps into isolated houses in response