“They are there to find something wrong with you.”
The New York Times paid a visit to a New York apple farm and described "unending layering" of new rules
Northwest Horticultural Council adds technical issues manager
Anne Morrell Anne Morrell has joined the Northwest Horticultural Council as its technical issues manager. Morrell, who holds
OSU names Mateus Pasa to lead cherry and pear research program
Mateus Pasa Oregon State University has named Mateus Pasa, Ph.D., as assistant professor and leader of its horticulture
Wine Institute praises excise tax relief in new tax bill
California's Wine Institute celebrated passage of new tax legislation, saying it provided the first reduction in wine excise taxes in
California Supreme Court rules against farm owners
From the Los Angeles Times: "California’s highest court decided unanimously Monday that farmers may have a labor contract imposed on them if negotiations with a union fail to produce an agreement."
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention set for Jan. 30-Feb. 1
More than 2,400 fruit, berry and vegetable growers are expected to attend the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention set for Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Wenatchee district pear grower, handler nomination meeting set
Pear handlers will elect nominees for a Wenatchee district grower position and a handler position on the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order 927.
Keyes Packaging hires Burroughs as VP
Keyes Packaging Group of Wenatchee, Washington, has hired Jeff Burroughs as vice president of business development.
Yakima district pear grower nomination meeting set
Pear handlers will elect nominees for a Yakima district grower position on the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order 927.
Apple pesticide study results released
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission has released the results of its 2017 study of apple pesticide residue.