Oregon’s largest apple grower sells to Washington company
Earl Brown & Sons, the largest apple grower and packer in Oregon, has been sold to the Foreman Fruit Co.
Washington state expands apple maggot quarantine area
After finding apple maggot in the southeastern corner of Lincoln County, the Washington State Department of Agriculture has expanded its
Ag Safety Day coming to Wenatchee and Yakima in Feb.
Washington State Labor and Industries and the Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board are hosting the 13th Annual Agriculture Safety Day.
Public input requested on labor practices charter
The Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association are seeking public input on a draft framework for responsible labor
Mid-Columbia pear grower position up for nomination
Pear growers will elect nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927. The committee is
Mercer to be honored with Rising Star Award
Rob Mercer, owner of Mercer Estates Winery, will be honored with the Rising Star Award from the Pasco, Washington, Chamber
Additional scholarships available for Washington farmers market convention
The Washington State Farmers Market Association has received funding for an additional 25 specialty crop farmers to attend the group’s
U.S., New Zealand win WTO ag dispute with Indonesia
A World Trade Organization settlement panel on Dec. 22 ruled that Indonesia’s restrictions on horticultural products, animals and animal products
Pazazz hits market early
Pazazz, a new apple variety from Honeybear Brands, was expected to hit stores early. The apple was expected in grocery stores
Trinka, Veliquettes honored at Great Lakes Expo
Dave Trinka is presented with a distinguished service award from Michigan State Horticultural Society president, Kurt Dowd at the