Omnibus bill funds NW fruit research positions
The $1.7 trillion federal funding bill passed right before Christmas includes a couple of tree fruit nuggets.
Farm labor reform doesn’t make it into Senate’s spending bill
A last-ditch effort to pass a farm labor reform bill in the U.S. Senate has fallen short. On Thursday, Senators
UMN releases new cold-hardy white wine grape
The University of Minnesota has released a new cold-hardy white wine grape, named Clarion. According to a UMN announcement, Clarion
EPA proposes new rules for rodenticide use
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new regulations for the use of nearly a dozen rodenticides, including those commonly used
Grower and researcher honored for distinguished service in Michigan
The Michigan State Horticultural Society presented two Distinguished Service Awards during the 2022 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market
Washington industry leaders honored at annual meeting banquet
During the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting banquet on Dec. 6, the association recognized outstanding contributors to the
Processed Pear Committee board nominations upcoming
Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place during the following industry public meetings: —Washington State
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Columbia Fruit Packers and Frosty Packing announce merger and Goldman Sachs investment
Washington’s Columbia Fruit Packers of Wenatchee and Frosty Packing of Yakima have announced a merger, stemming from strategic investment from Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Annual Cherry Institute Jan. 13 in Yakima
The 80th annual Cherry Institute will be held in Yakima on Friday, Jan. 13.