Pacific Northwest
Berry producer uses SIMBA barcode tracking help expand busines
In 2007 when Sara Osborne purchased Peters Cranberries, her father-in-law’s cranberry farm on the Oregon coast, she didn’t expect cranberry prices to soon plunge by 80%, sending the whole industry into shock. Yet that is... more »
Rick Koenig named WSU CAHNRS interim dean
Rich Koenig has been named interim dean of the Washington State Univerity College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, effective July 1, following an open, internal search. He will assume the position of acting... more »
Ag groups urge Washington governor to reopen farms, lift restrictions
Washington state’s leading agricultural groups are appealing to Gov. Jay Inslee to repeal recently renewed COVID-19 emergency rules for farm workers using temporary housing following his announcement that the state will loosen restrictions for fully... more »
New regional marketing manager welcomed at Pear Bureau Northwest
Pear Bureau Northwest has added Michele Hoard to the company as the new regional marketing manager for the Midwest region. Through her work consulting with domestic and international brands, including the National Mango Board, New... more »
Washington Gov. Inslee signs worker protection legislative package
Agricultural workers in Washington state would become eligible for overtime pay under a bill signed May 11 by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, drawing praise from President Joe Biden. According to media reports, Senate Bill 5172... more »
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission grant awards for cherry set
In 2021, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission approved $1,396,455 to help fund 27 new projects in the areas of cherry, apple and technology. In cherry research, the commission approved $191,630 to help fund seven... more »
Bee Vectoring Technologies announces first-time revenues in Pacific Northwest
Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. announced May 11 that it has secured its first revenue commitments in the US Pacific Northwest from four blueberry growers in Oregon and Washington. BVT also has secured two R&D... more »
Oregon rule extends COVID-19 workplace protections, including no bunk beds
Oregon OSHA has adopted a rule to maintain risk-reducing safety measures for workers across the state against the coronavirus. Although the rule includes several changes based on the public comments received since the rule was... more »
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