Washington state authorities find live female gypsy moths
Female gypsy moth. (Photo courtesy of WSDA) After more than 40 years of trapping, the Washington State Department
Report: European apple forecast down 21 percent
The World Apple and Pear Association is forecasting a 2017 European apple crop that will be 21 percent less than
Northwest pear growers announce 2017 fresh market volume estimate
Northwest pear growers anticipate harvesting about the same volume of fresh market pears as last year, but organic production is expected to skyrocket.
Board mulling lower assessments for Oregon brine cherries
The Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission is considering a proposed administrative rule change to reduce the assessment rate on brine cherries.
Cornell berry workshop set for Aug. 29
Cornell University will hold a berry crop field workshop at Aug. 29 at the Berry Patch in Stephentown, N.Y.
Washington wine commission sets research priorities
The Washington State Wine Commission has approved a list of research priorities for the coming year.
WSU Transitioning to Organic tour set for Aug. 2, 3
Washington State University and the Next Generation Tree Fruit Network will hold a pair of tours focusing on transitioning to
NY Apple Association makes staffing changes
The New York Apple Association has announced that its president and CEO Cynthia Haskins will direct the association's marketing and promotional activities for the 2017 apple crop.
FutureFarm Expo set for August 15-17
The first public demonstration of a virtual reality operated vineyard robot will take place during the FutureFarm Expo on August 15-16 in Pendleton, Oregon.
Bryant Christie Inc. celebrates 25th anniversary
Bill Bryant, left, and James Christie of Bryant Christie Inc. (Courtesy photo) Bryant Christie Inc., a company that