University of Minnesota introduces First Kiss apple

University of Minnesota introduces First Kiss apple

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:29:36-07:00August 8th, 2018|Apples, Good Fruit Grower, Marketing, Production, Updates|

The same apple breeding team that brought Honeycrisp to market is releasing a new cultivar this year.

WTFRC releases results from 2018 cherry pesticide residue study

WTFRC releases results from 2018 cherry pesticide residue study

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:29:38-07:00August 2nd, 2018|Cherries, Good Fruit Grower, Pest Management, Research, Updates|

The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission conducted its annual study of residues of commonly used pesticides on cherries at harvest.

Good to Know: Food safety Q&A

Good to Know: Food safety Q&A

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:29:38-07:00July 31st, 2018|August 2018 Issue, Blogs, Food safety, Good Fruit Grower, Good Point, Legal & Regulatory, Northwest Horticultural Council, Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission|

To keep you abreast of the latest information, Good Fruit Grower, in cooperation with industry professionals, is presenting an occasional column to answer some of the more frequently asked questions about implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Mid-Atlantic blueberry growers wanted for survey

Mid-Atlantic blueberry growers wanted for survey

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:29:39-07:00July 31st, 2018|Good Fruit Grower, Pollination, Research, Updates|

The survey takes about 2 to 3 minutes and is available for blueberry growers until Sept. 1.

Washington State Wine announces priorities for research program

Washington State Wine announces priorities for research program

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:29:40-07:00July 25th, 2018|Good Fruit Grower, Grapes, Production, Research, Updates|

A new list of priorities developed with input from winemakers and wine grape growers in Washington state will guide the Washington State Wine’s funding recommendations for research in 2019.

Insect and disease scouting surveys underway

Insect and disease scouting surveys underway

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:29:41-07:00July 24th, 2018|Diseases, Good Fruit Grower, Insects and mites, Pest Management, Updates|

Here's your chance to participate in insect and disease scouting surveys underway in Washington state.

Woodall joins Michigan Apple Committee as regional manager

Woodall joins Michigan Apple Committee as regional manager

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:29:41-07:00July 24th, 2018|Good Fruit Grower, Marketing, People, Trade, Updates|

The Michigan Apple Committee has hired John Woodall as regional manager covering the northern region of the U.S.

Proposals wanted for National Clean Plant Network projects for 2019

Proposals wanted for National Clean Plant Network projects for 2019

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:29:41-07:00July 24th, 2018|Good Fruit Grower, Legal & Regulatory, Updates|

APHIS will accept proposals through Oct. 12 and anticipates awarding a minimum of $5 million in cooperative agreements.

Washington State Ag Department seeks grower input on top priorities

Washington State Ag Department seeks grower input on top priorities

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:29:43-07:00July 17th, 2018|Good Fruit Grower, Legal & Regulatory, Pest Management, Production, Updates, Water|

The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is asking growers and industry workers to take part in a survey to identify top priorities for the program.