Pacific Northwest
New rule nixes penalties for Northwest cherry processors
A new rule that went into effect this year removes penalties for cherry processors in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Utah, who previously faced lost market access to or through California for an entire season... more »
Certis USA adds sales representative in Mountain West region
Certis USA has added Jason Downs as the newest member of the biopesticide leader’s team of experienced sales representatives. Downs will service customers as the sales manager, Mountain West region that includes the states of... more »
Extreme snacking video links Pear Bureau Northwest with consumers
With the fourth annual ongoing efforts to present pears in new and exciting ways and reach new audiences, Pear Bureau Northwest has embraced the current popularity of hot and spicy snack foods by creating a short,... more »
Honeybee-eating Asian giant hornets reported in Northwest
In December, Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) entomologists identified a large hornet found near the Canadian border as an Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), an invasive species not previously found in Washington state. Although... more »
Juici, Koru apples going backstage with Lady Gaga
Juici and Kuru, new apples from Wenatchee, Washington-based Starr Ranch Growers, are headed to Vegas and will be served backstage to the performers at Enigma, a concert residency held at the Park Theater, Park MGM,... more »
The Cosmic Crisp, Washington’s own long-awaited apple, lands in stores
Cosmic Crisps have landed. Hailed as the first apple to be developed in the state of Washington and backed by a massive marketing rollout, the new apples are arriving in grocery stores, ready for lunchboxes... more »
Washington state apples’ license plate proposed
The Washington Apple Commission is proposing a new Washington specialty license plate to celebrate Washington apples, the state’s leading agricultural commodity and support the Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF). The revenue generated from sales of... more »
Jenny Bolivar-Medina joins Washington State University Tree Fruit team
Jenny Bolivar-Medina recently joined Washington State University as a tree fruit Extension information technology transfer specialist. As an integral member of the Tree Fruit Extension Team, Bolivar-Medina program will focus on tree fruit horticultural issues... more »
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