Pacific Northwest
Sorbatto Fresh to scale up RipeLocker container use
RipeLocker, a company that works to extend the postharvest life of perishables, ramps up commercial sales of its containers to Sorbatto Fresh (formerly Blueberry Hill), an early adopter of the technology. As a heatwave hit... more »
Northwest cherry growers saw challenges from heat, pandemic
Extreme weather and the COVID-19 pandemic had a sizable impact on the 2021 Washington state cherry growing season and harvest. So why should a meeting of cherry growers reviewing the past year be any different?... more »
WSU bee center filling up, honey extractor moves in
Delicious honey will soon be made at Washington State University’s (WSU) Honey Bee & Pollinator Research, Extension and Education Facility in Othello after a large equipment move. The WSU honey bee program is still moving... more »
OSU’s NWREC to be led by Dara who’s leaving University of California
Surendra K. Dara, University of California Cooperative Extension Advisor-Entomology & Biologicals, announced in a Jan. 7 email that he is leaving his position Jan. 17 to join Oregon State University (OSU) as the director of North... more »
Profits in the picture despite challenges for Northwest agriculture
Northwest Farm Credit Services, a Northwest agricultural lending cooperative, has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports covering the state of major agricultural commodities in the region. Northwest FCS teams throughout Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington... more »
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days to be held in January
The North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days to be held Jan. 18-20 and Feb. 9 are designed to provide research-based information on key horticulture and pest management topics impacting your profitability in the short and... more »
CMI report shows key sales opportunities for branded apples
A special CatStat (category statistics) report looking at data from Nielson Answers, total U.S. for the 52-week period ending Nov. 27, 2021, paints an opportune landscape for branded apple promotions as strong category builders. Rochelle... more »
Jan. 6 set for Washington State University Orchard Systems Tour
On Thursday, Jan. 6, from 1-4 p.m. Washington State University Extension will host an Orchard Systems Tour in Benton City/Grandview area. This tour will offer a review of modern orchard architectures with discussion of pruning,... more »
Current Issue
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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