L.A. Times: Trump promised a ‘big beautiful door’ in his border wall. California farmers are ready and waiting
From the Los Angeles Times: More than 11,000 foreign guest workers like Betancourt were approved last year to harvest the
Vanguard International buys Pride Packing
The Vanguard International Group of Issaquah, Washington, has purchased Pride Packing Co. of Wapato, Washington, to further its goal of developing a vertically integrated fresh-fruit organization.
Phytelligence partners with Cornell to grow Geneva rootstocks
Agriculture biotech company Phytelligence has announced a partnership with Cornell University. Here's the news release: Phytelligence has announced a collaboration
Sanitation workshops set for May 31, June 1
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission will host cleaning and sanitation workshops on May 31 in Naches, Washington, and on June 1 in East Wenatchee, Washington.
Ag groups respond to Trump’s proposed budget
Here is an ongoing roundup of responses to President Donald Trump's federal budget proposal, which was released Tuesday, May 23.
Pscheidt: How to rate viruses
With three-dozen different viruses that can be found on cherry trees, which ones do growers need to worry about?
Seattle Times: Tree Top uses surplus peaches to feed hungry
From The Seattle Times: There’s the old adage, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Tree Top, the food processing
BC Tree Fruits Cooperative issues cherry forecast
The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative is estimating a 2017 crop of 12 million pounds of cherries, according to a news release issued Wednesday.
Processed Pear Committee looking for public member nominations
The public member position of the Processed Pear Committee will be up for nomination during the committee's annual meeting.
WSU offering free soil testing
WSU Extension is offering free soil health testing to a limited number of growers in Eastern Washington.