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Great Lakes Compact Finished. What Have We Done?
Well, it’s finally done. At least, it’s done in the Great Lakes area, so it’s now up to Congress and the president to give the final... READ MORE »
Honeycrisp Storage a Growing Challenge as Supplies Increase
As more and more Honeycrisp apples are planted and growers strive to profit from the boundless consumer demand for this crunchy, juicy apple, the mark... READ MORE »
Washington Apple Commission President Placed on Leave
The president of the Washington Apple Commission, Dave Carlson, is going on paid administrative leave as of Sept. 1, by action of the Board of Directo... READ MORE »
Let’s Mechanize Our Way to a Better Future
The inscription on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty expresses well the ideals and, for some of us, the facts behind our citizenship in this count... READ MORE »
Cuyama Orchards Makes Startling First Impression
If we’d been coming to Cuyama Orchards from Bakersfield, the scenery – the hills, the oilfields – would have been spectacular but no... READ MORE »
Southeast Drought Adds to the Woes of Fruit Growers There
The prolonged drought in the southeastern United States has had only a moderate impact on vegetable growers, who normally rely on irrigation to water ... READ MORE »
Will farmers be forced to rely on H-2A labor?
Fruit and vegetable growers may find their seasonal labor shortage less severe this year than last – but watch out for 2009. There’s a ... READ MORE »
Culinary Experience Trend can Grow Agritourism
By necessity, the tourism industry is constantly evolving, always moving on to “what’s new” to promote in their region, state or pro... READ MORE »
Tart Cherry Industry Will Decide the Fate of Its Marketing Order
In March, tart cherry growers and handlers will decide whether to extend the life of their industry’s federal marketing order, known as the Cher... READ MORE »
Labor Audit a Nightmare Scenario for Farm Market
Abigail Jacobson didn’t want to spread doom and gloom, but she had a story to tell about Friday the 13th that would scare the pants off any farm... READ MORE »
