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Washington ag safety team to focus on protecting farmworkers
As the growing season gets underway, the Washington state Department of Labor & Industries is taking a major step to help make sure farmworkers are safe on the job. The Washington state Department of Labor & Industries Department of Labor... more
USApple board green-lights in-person Annual Outlook Conference
The U.S. Apple Association Board of Directors this week gave an enthusiastic go-ahead to hold the organization’s annual conference in-person this summer. The 126th Annual Crop and Outlook Marketing Conference will take place Aug. 19-20 In Chicago... 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 dean on June 7. ... more
US fresh strawberry production expands with newer varieties
To keep up with growing consumer demand for strawberries, U.S. fresh strawberry production has increased over the last two decades (from 2000 to 2019). In the United States, fresh strawberries are primarily grown in California (roughly 90% annuall... more
California irrigation districts look to transfers as water dwindles
With very little water to spare this drought year, water districts struggling with limited or no supplies look to their counterparts in other districts to negotiate water transfers to add whatever flexibility they can. Districts on the west side o... more
Produce industry: Pallet shortages putting the supply of fresh goods at risk
Although conversations are occurring within the North American (and global) industry relative to the current acute pallet shortages, produce industry representatives believe that many do not yet realize the factors impacting the situation and the pot... more
Guard against high heat during Michigan blueberry bloom
This week, the weather has switched to cool to hot and sunny days. Many blueberry fields are in bloom. Temperatures from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit are great for bees, flying from flower to flower. The bees are moving pollen, getting pollen onto the st... more
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