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.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
USApple Launches New Logo At Bi-Annual Board Meeting Posted by Christina Herrick|March 13, 2014 New identity aims to bring together multiple target audiences: consumers, growers and producers, and policymakers.
Washington Student Art Contest Approaching Posted by David Eddy|March 12, 2014 Year Of The Apple deadline is June 1 for K-12 artists.
Harvest Platform Demonstration To Be Held At Wafler Farms Posted by Christina Herrick|March 11, 2014 Pruning on self-propelled harvest platforms to be showcased.
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.
Michigan Man Sentenced To Prison After Selling Sweet Cider With E. Coli Posted by Christina Herrick|March 4, 2014 First felony conviction under Michigan’s state food law; owner charged with willful misbranding and adulteration of food products.
Time To Check Your Crops For Winter Injury By Christina Herrick|March 4, 2014 Growers should see what damage their grapevines and peach trees experienced during the extreme cold this year.
Get To Know New CEO Of U.S. Apple Association Posted by Christina Herrick|March 3, 2014 The new chief of USApple, Jim Bair, sits down for a Q-and-A.
New Leaders At USApple And American/Western Fruit Grower Will Help You Grow [Opinion] By Richard Jones|February 26, 2014 Jim Bair brings a fresh perspective to the leadership of USApple. David Eddy does the same as the new editor of American/Western Fruit Grower. Both are working hard to help you run more successful, profitable businesses.
Learn About Combating Herbicide Resistance By Using Strip Cultivation Posted by Brian Sparks|February 26, 2014 Two webinars will explain strip cultivation, an alternative to herbicides for managing weeds in orchards and vineyards.
Highlights From IFTA Annual Conference By Christina Herrick|February 25, 2014 Sessions, tours in British Columbia focus on precision orchard management.
A New Year, New Opportunities For Apple Growers By Jim Bair|February 23, 2014 Immigration reform a top priority in 2014 for USApple.
Italian Apple Variety Soon To Be Planted In California Posted by Christina Herrick|February 20, 2014 Limited release of new variety touted for low carbon footprint.
Bruce Hollabaugh Joins GenNext Growers Advisory Board Posted by Christina Herrick|February 18, 2014 Production and personnel manager of family orchard knowledgeable in tree and small fruit production.
United States Association Of Cider Makers Announces New Board Of Directors Posted by Christina Herrick|February 12, 2014 Trade industry experiences great growth in 2013, eyes passing of hard cider legislation in 2014.
Pink Lady America Asking People To Think Pink On Valentine’s Day Posted by Brian Sparks|February 12, 2014 Marketing association touts sweet and tartness of apple as perfect healthy alternative to chocolates.
USA Pears Sponsors Olympic Athlete Posted by Brian Sparks|February 12, 2014 Organization supports Washington state cross-country skier Torin Kloos as he competes in his fourth Winter Olympic Games.
Targeted Spraying In Apple Orchards Posted by Brian Sparks|February 6, 2014 On Target Spray Systems is now offering its electrostatic sprayers to the apple market.
RosBREED: A Jewel Of A Program By James R. McFerson|February 6, 2014 Although funding for RosBREED is over, we will continue to reap rewards of this research.
Piecing Together The Organic Puzzle By Christina Herrick|February 6, 2014 A research program studies the feasibility of growing organic apples in New England.