Category: Pacific Northwest
Washington State Wine Commission opens research grant portal
The Washington State Wine Commission has opened its research grant portal. Learn what the commission seeks in research benefiting growers and wineries.
Bountiful year pegged for pears
Pear Bureau Northwest is forecasting a large pear harvest. Read USA Pears’ insights on how larger yields will shape the fall Pacific Northwest harvest.
Washington State Tree Fruit Association predicts record Washington apple crop
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has released its 2025 apple forecast. Learn how many fresh apples the leading apple state is forecast to produce.
Washington Red Raspberry Commission director retires
The head of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission has retired.Read more about Henry Bierlink’s service to Washington raspberries.
Fresh Views: Cherry Choice: Successfully growing cherries
Growing sweet cherries is challenging. Shukin Orchards’ Alicea Shukin discusses factors to consider when considering growing cherries.
Washington Red Raspberry Commission launches frozen raspberry campaign
The Washington Red Raspberry Commission has launched a new national campaign. Learn how it will drive the story of frozen red raspberries.
Washington winegrowers warn about proposed tax
A proposed WA wine tax hike could dramatically impact the state’s wineries. Find out what wine experts are saying about the proposal.
Registration for Washington Wine research seminar now open
The Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) research seminar is scheduled for April 23. Learn more and register now.
Washington Winegrowers Association announces leadership change
The Washington Winegrowers Association (WWA) has named Sara Higgins interim executive director. Learn more about the leadership change.
Grape cultivation best practices: Markus Keller on winter pruning
Winter pruning is vital to vineyard health. Discover grape cultivation best practices with Markus Keller’s insights on winter pruning.
Washington orchard frost protection strengthened by AgWeatherNet
Frost protection is critical for orchards. Learn how Washington State’s AgWeatherNet helps growers improve frost protection with inversion forecasts and other precision tools.
WineVit 2025 early registration ending
Early discount registration for WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled to close on Jan. 19.
Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities
The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open.
WSTFA reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was.
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.
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.
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.
Washington 2024 organic apple crop gains momentum
Organic apples are “catching fire with consumers.”
Red Tomato rebrands apples, expands EcoCertified distribution
In time for the 2024 apple season, Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products.
Washington apple forecast predicts return to normal with exceptional quality
WSTFA has announced its outlook for the 2024 apple harvest, projecting a crop of 124 million forty-pound boxes.