Pacific Northwest

WineVit 2025 early registration ending

Early discount registration for WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled to close on Jan. 19. The WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled for Feb. 10-12 at the Three Rivers Convention Center... more »

Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities

The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open.  This year, the Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Technical Group have combined efforts to reduce duplication in the number of industry... more »

WSTFA reflects on 2024

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was. In the WSTFA’s 2024 Year in Review, the organization reviews opportunities and adversities for Washington’s most iconic crops While there were... more »

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. The new programs are also developed... more »

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. The following individuals were nominated to stand for election for three-year terms ending December... more »

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. The board is composed of seven members who are seed labelers, and two members who... more »

Washington 2024 organic apple crop gains momentum

Organic apples are "catching fire with consumers." Though the total 2024 Washington apple crop is forecast to be about 10% lighter than the record volume produced in 2023, the organic apple harvest is expected to... more »

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. In addition to the redesign of Red Tomato’s EcoCertified fruit totes and pouches, Red Tomato... more »

Current Issue

Michigan Ridgefest: Innovative orchard production techniques meet new marketing approaches

Maine strawberry grower Tom Stevenson

Ground resiliency: Water conservation, sustainable practices improve land, plant health

Investing in plant health: The hardiness of your plants is good for your bottom line

*Fresh Views: New freeze protection methods in perennial fruit crops

Farm Market & Agritourism: Measuring success with a marketing plan

Ag Labor Review: More heavy lifting needed

 

 

 

 

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