Pacific Northwest
Winter pruning essentials for vineyards
A Q&A with Markus Keller on how winter pruning protects wine, table grapes. Winter pruning in grapes is crucial for producing uniform canopies and evenly distributed buds. Pruning also keeps the size of the vine... more »
Washington State system helps with orchard frost protection
Because Central Washington is situated between the Cascades and the Rockies, trapped cold air accumulates in the state’s central basin region. Sloping tree fruit orchards also experience pools of cold air, which require growers to... more »
WineVit 2025 early registration ending
Early discount registration for WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled to close on Jan. 19. The WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled for Feb. 10-12 at the Three Rivers Convention Center... more »
Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities
The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open. This year, the Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Technical Group have combined efforts to reduce duplication in the number of industry... more »
WSTFA reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was. In the WSTFA’s 2024 Year in Review, the organization reviews opportunities and adversities for Washington’s most iconic crops While there were... more »
USDA releases $2 billion for specialty crops growers disaster recovery
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast. The new programs are also developed... more »
Growers nominated for WSTFA board elections
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has nominated growers and a packer to stand for election in upcoming WSTFA elections. The following individuals were nominated to stand for election for three-year terms ending December... more »
CDFA’s Pest Exclusion Branch seeks to fill vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board
The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch has announced a vacancy on the Seed Advisory Board. The board is composed of seven members who are seed labelers, and two members who... more »
