H-2A expands despite costs
Even with political questions, legal risks and high costs, growers across the U.S. continue to hire foreign guest workers.
Tips to build a trusty trellis
Put at least one quarter of a trellis post in the ground, use high-quality wire and think of tug-of-war when
Cutting-edge technique to keep pathogens away
Rutgers researchers hope gene-editing technology can make wine grapes resistant to downy mildew.
Clusters along the Columbia
Next to towering basalt cliffs, Washington winemaker finds great climate for growing grapes.
Year after year, the striking images on our covers live on
It’s that time of year again when we’ll be visiting your mailbox more often. From now through May, you’ll receive
Where do you match consumer expectations?
Economists quantify importance of fruit qualities based on differing perspectives of producers, packers and consumers.
Concord grape prices still disappoint
Low prices continue, though juice grape growers haul in good production.
Industry groups lend plenty of opportunities for growers to get involved
In Washington’s tree fruit industry, three state commissions, four federal marketing orders, numerous nonprofit associations and a few advisory committees
The solitary orchard
A tour of Byron Albano’s orchards in California’s Cuyama Valley in March. The orchards rest high in the Sierra
Johnson: A memorable cover
“Pears”Artwork by Cheryll Root, Troy, Idaho(In memory of Lucille Root, Prosser, Washington) Artist Cheryll Root first saw Good