Pacific Northwest
Washington Rep. wants better apple access in India
Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Sept. 18, calling on him to elevate Washington apple access in India by reducing tariff rates for U.S. apple growers. “Washington state is... more »
Rainier Fruit starts holiday giving for ‘Pears for Pairs’
Rainier Fruit recently announced a second year of its holiday charity program, Pears for Pairs, which buys socks for the homeless. The campaign launches in stores in September. Rainier will contribute a portion of the... more »
Federal judge in Washington state stops 50% pay hike for blueberry pickers
A federal judge has blocked the government from imposing a 50% wage hike for blueberry pickers in Washington state. The Olympian in Olympia, Washington, reports U.S. District Court Judge Salvador Mendoza Jr. temporarily stopped the Department of... more »
USDA surveying fruit growers about chemical use
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Olympia, Washington office said in a Sept. 9 press release it would soon begin surveying fruit growers in 12 states for its biennial Fruit Chemical Use Survey. This survey... more »
Fruit Tec REDpulse pneumatic defoliation for apples demonstrated
Demonstrations of the Fruit Tec REDpulse pneumatic defoliation for apples are scheduled this week in Washington state. REDpulse defoliation removes most of the shading leaves completely or parts of it. Light parts of the fruit skin... more »
Former Marine, first generation college student sets sights on wine world
Bernadette Gagnier knows a thing or two about being an outlier. The first-generation college student is the middle child and only daughter in a family of Boy Scouts. Growing up, she was taught two principles... more »
Washington apple industry debuts new educational video series
A new video series from the Washington Apple Commission shares an inside look at the Washington apple industry to educate consumers, international trade and retailers. The series is divided into nine segments highlighting Trade, Technology,... more »
Washington tree fruit industry awards over $1.1 million in scholarships
The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) awarded a record 320 new and renewing students with scholarship support this spring. Funding for the awards was raised through voluntary contributions from members of the tree fruit industry... more »
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Wood pulp on tree fruit buds guards against frost damage
Degree days determine cranberry spray protocols
FlightSensor provides pest surveillance
New AI: early size profile available for pears
Inflation, competition influence farm market prices
Technology revolutionizes cherry, small fruit grading, packing
MBG, UF develop late-season Georgia blueberries
Global Biological Accelerator debuts at Salinas event
Never-ending rain leads to pest, disease concerns
Seven takeaways from benchmark survey of markets
CMI: Cherry Marketing Institute approves research projects
Ag Labor Review: Grower concerns help shape NCAE’s mission
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