Preparing for lift-off
WA 38 is different from most other managed varieties in that access will be limited to Washington growers for
Packers join forces
Valley Fruit and Larson Fruit are building a new apple packing line.
Growers urged to join stewardship project
Agriculture in Washington has not been affected by growth management regulations—yet.
Take the guesswork out of thinning
A predictive model enables growers to be in a planning mode rather than a crisis mode at chemical thinning time.
What should growers do before the piece rate ruling?
Attorneys suggest how to protect yourself from being sued.
Millions of dollars at stake in piece-rate case
Workers and employers can attend Washington State Supreme Court hearing in Toppenish on payment for rest breaks.
Dick Bartram, 1920-2015
Dick Bartram (wearing the dark coat and hat) was an authority on orchard economics. Here, he explains how to
Swiss scientists test nets
Swiss scientists have been testing netting as a way to exclude spotted wing drosophila from cherry orchards. Researchers at the
Predatory mite comes to light
Amblydromella caudiglans eats a two-spotted spider mite. (Courtesy Washington State University) Amblydromella caudiglans is the predominant predatory
WSU will add to tree fruit faculty
Des Layne TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower Washington Stat e University plans to hire several new faculty over the next