Registration Is Open For 2015 International Fruit Tree Association’s Study Tour In Washington Posted by Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 Registration is now open for the International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) 2015 Regional Study Tour. This registration includes […]Read More
Early Cherry Harvest In Pacific Northwest Posted by Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 Cherry harvest is off to an early start in the Pacific Northwest reports the Tri-City Herald thanks to […]
Record Crowds Flock To Washington Horticultural Show Posted by David Eddy|December 16, 2014 More than 1,600 attend; banquet attendance is up by nearly 100.
Plant These Hard Cider Apple Varieties By Christina Herrick|November 10, 2014 Choosing the right variety can have a huge impact on the flavors of hard cider.
Washington Winegrape Research Feted Posted by David Eddy|November 3, 2014 Washington State University wins national recognition for water-conservation grape research.
Washington Concord Grape Growers Wrestle With Blackleaf Posted by David Eddy|October 23, 2014 Physiological disorder manifested due to unusually hot and sunny summer.
Washington State University Names Growers Of New Apple Trees Posted by David Eddy|October 8, 2014 A total of 24 growers in the state will be the first to grow the Cosmic Crisp, previously known as WA 38.
Large Cherry Crop Expected In Washington Posted by Christina Herrick|September 30, 2014 Approximately 23.5 million boxes of cherries were sold during season.
Canneries Hope To Encourage Growers To Grow Pears For Processing Posted by Christina Herrick|September 15, 2014 Higher wholesale prices offered as means to boost canning pear acres.
Grower Tells Consumers Where Their Pears Come From Posted by David Eddy|August 13, 2014 Washington’s Stemilt Growers introduces Rushing Rivers as its new pear label.
Washington Stone Fruit Crops Hit The Sweet Spot Posted by David Eddy|August 4, 2014 Washington State Fruit Commission anticipates an extra sweet season for peaches, apricots, nectarines, and plums thanks to ideal early summer climate conditions.
New Washington State University Apple Named Cosmic Crisp Posted by David Eddy|May 21, 2014 Big things are expected of the new variety formerly known as WA 38.
Washington Fruit Packer Ordered To Pay Grower For Underpricing Posted by Christina Herrick|April 29, 2014 Judge rules that Holtzinger Fruit of Yakima sold organic apples for less than other packers sold the same fruit.
Washington State University Holds Random Drawing For New Apple Posted by David Eddy|March 26, 2014 Only in-state growers will be eligible to plant a limited number of variety WA 38.
2013 Washington Sweet Cherry Production Down 36% Posted by David Eddy|March 21, 2014 Poor Northwest spring weather during bloom hurt pollination; Oregon and Idaho also were down.
Washington Student Art Contest Approaching Posted by David Eddy|March 12, 2014 Year Of The Apple deadline is June 1 for K-12 artists.
Opinion: Washington Tree Fruit Industry Investing In Research By Desmond R. Layne|March 5, 2014 Over the next eight years, regionally adapted discoveries and innovations will help keep Washington growers profitable and sustainable.
Washington Grape & Wine Convention Breaks Record Posted by David Eddy|February 14, 2014 The 2014 convention of the state’s wine grape growers and wineries set a record this year with over […]
Finding A Winning Apple Variety By Brian Sparks|February 5, 2014 Apple growers, breeders, and marketers discuss how to know when you’ve found the right fruit.
Washington Wine Industry Foundation Board Elects Officers And Board Members Posted by Christina Herrick|January 24, 2014 Roger Gamache of Gamache Vinters elected as chairman of the board.