Pacific Northwest
Emergency Temporary Worker Housing Rule enacted in Washington state
On Sept. 10, Washington state announced a new Emergency Temporary Worker Housing (TWH) Rule, which expires on Jan. 8, and proposed a new permanent rule, which may be issued next spring if needed. The new rule emphasizes... more »
Washington State University gets $3M for endowment to bolster food security
Washington State University announced a $3 million gift to establish the Rosalie & Harold Rea Brown Distinguished Endowed Chair in Plant Pathology. The gift, from the Rosalie & Harold... more »
Washington state apples expecting lighter crop volume
In early August, the first estimate for the Washington apple crop predicted a crop volume of 134 million boxes (40 lb.), on par with the previous season of 133 million boxes. Since the time of... more »
WA 38/Cosmic Crisp preharvest events scheduled; 2020 documents available
It’s T minus 50-60 days before WA 38/Cosmic Crisp harvest season begins. Color and size are coming on and there is great anticipation for a sizable crop of premium fruit. Our WA 38 team has scheduled... more »
Starr Ranch Growers consolidates offices to Yakima, adds to sales team
Starr Ranch Growers consolidated offices in Yakima, Washington, and is growing its sales team. The new office, at 603 N, 39th Ave., in Yakima, will house the Starr Ranch Growers sales team, the director of... more »
Gebbers Farms: COVID-19 testing confirms prevention measures work
State COVID-19 testing at one of Washington’s largest fruit growers indicates that Gebbers Farms’ preventive measures have been effective at protecting workers, though the family-owned company continues to mourn the loss of three team members... more »
Carolina Uquillas Herrera joins Fall Creek Farm & Nursery as commercial manager for Chile
Carolina Uquillas Herrera has joined Lowell, Oregon-based Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., as commercial manager for Chile, responsible for establishing and developing strong relationships with the company’s blueberry nursery and genetics customers in the... more »
COVID-19 restrictions on agritourism eased by Washington governor
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee announced Aug. 28 updated guidance for agritourism and the agricultural industry as part of Washington's Safe Start phased reopening plan. Rather than banning the activities, the revised rules give farms instructions on... more »
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Sustainability takes many forms
Boyer Orchards goes from side business to award winner in three generations
ITC: No harm seen from blueberry imports
Growers quickly see benefits of drip irrigation
Riverdance Farms finds success with farm-visiting crowd
Errotabere Ranches leads on Western challenges
New Minnesota apple triumps over scab disease
Researchers ponder presence of cranberry false blossom
Carbon farming payments possible with soil-building
Create efficiencies for filling online customer orders
Notes from the Farm column: Pipe layers spur ideas for installing irrigation lines
National Council of Agricultural Employers column: Wage increases naturally lead to job loss – ag included
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