Nurseryman Elected To Washington Tree Certification Committee Posted by David Eddy|December 15, 2015 C & O Nursery’s Gary Snyder will serve as committee chairman.Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
Bacterial Disease Discovered At Oregon Pear Nursery Causes Quarantine By David Eddy|December 15, 2015 Xylella fastidiosa, best known for infecting grapes with Pierce’s disease, has been found in U.S. pome fruit for what is believed to be the first time.
Pink Lady Cider Now Available Through Ryan’s Fresh Fruit Juice Posted by Christina Herrick|December 8, 2015 Hood River Juice Company (HRJCO) is adding the Pink Lady brand apple to its special Ryan’s Fresh Fruit […]
USA Pears Launches Month-Long Marketing Blitz Posted by Christina Herrick|December 8, 2015 USDA has officially declared December as National Pear Month. Pear Bureau Northwest (USA Pears) is marking National Pear […]
Penn State Extension To Offer Hard Cider Workshop Posted by Christina Herrick|November 30, 2015 Penn State University Extension to offer the Hard Cider from Seed to Sip workshop held on Feb. 1 […]
USApple’s Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications Posted by Christina Herrick|November 30, 2015 The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is accepting applications for its Young Apple Leaders program. At least 10 least […]
Dispute Over Meat Labeling Will Impact Bottom Line for Apple Industry By Diane Kurrle, U.S. Apple Association|November 28, 2015 New tariffs to roll out with Country of Origin labeling. The 2002 Farm Bill included mandatory Country of […]
Willow Drive Nursery 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|November 27, 2015 Willow Drive Nursery in Ephrata, WA, presents a Honeycrisp color sport, a Gala sport, Cripps Pink sport, and more.
Wafler Nursery 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|November 27, 2015 Wafler Nursery of Walcott, NY, offers a new Honeycrisp cross, McIntosh sport, early Gala, and more.
Van Well Nursery 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|November 27, 2015 Van Well Nursery in Wenatchee, WA, presents a new Cripps Pink sport, new scab-free cultivar, new Italian cross of Gala and Elstar, and more.
Experts Say Pacific Trade Pact Important To Pacific Northwest Growers By David Eddy|November 25, 2015 Approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Could be a boon to fruit growers.
Apples Off To Slow Start In September Posted by Christina Herrick|November 24, 2015 Apple sales are down nationally this year compared to the same time last year according to Stemilt’s analysis […]
Pink Lady America Nets Trademark Rights To Brand In Chile Posted by Christina Herrick|November 17, 2015 After a two year court battle, the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia, ruled that Pink Lady America (PLA) […]
Pacific Northwest Tree Fruit Industry Responds To Trans-Pacific Partnership Posted by Christina Herrick|November 3, 2015 The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a trade agreement to help increase global agricultural exports of American produce and […]
Washington Tree Fruit Industry Meeting Slated For Early December Posted by David Eddy|October 30, 2015 The theme for the 111th Annual Meeting is “Growing Forward – Solutions for Current and Future Challenges.
Granny Smith Apples Recalled Due To Possible Contamination Posted by Christina Herrick|October 30, 2015 In a release from FDA, Northstar Produce Inc. of St. Louis Park, MN, has recalled 33 cases of […]
Maintaining Forests, Wildflower Fields Around Orchards Can Boost Pollination By Katharina Ullman|October 30, 2015 Maintaining flowering fields and forests may provide hosts for all the pollinators you need.
Hard Cider — From Hype To Here To Stay By Christina Herrick|October 29, 2015 I’ve been following the hard cider industry for as long as I’ve been writing for our magazine. It’s […]
Pears Are Part Of Media Campaign To Encourage Healthy Choices Posted by Christina Herrick|October 21, 2015 Pear Bureau Northwest announced a new multi-year media campaign which positions the pome fruit as a perfect choice […]
Washington Tree Fruit Extension Veteran Takes New Leadership Role Posted by David Eddy|October 19, 2015 Karen Lewis takes over as statewide tree fruit Extension team gets new leader.