About Jonelle Mejica

Jonelle Mejica joined the Good Fruit Grower staff in 2018 as a writer and copy editor for online and print stories, and she also manages the magazine's English and Spanish websites. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and has been working in Washington's agriculture industry since 1995. Connect with the author: Phone: (509) 853-3512 -- Email

WSU Extension announces pear study circles to improve profitability and sustainability

WSU Extension announces pear study circles to improve profitability and sustainability

Jonelle Mejica2021-09-28T07:54:30-07:00September 23rd, 2021|Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Research, Updates|

Washington State University Extension announced a series of study circles for pear producers, beginning Oct. 19 and running through Feb.

Grant funds available for X disease and little cherry disease tree removal costs

Grant funds available for X disease and little cherry disease tree removal costs

Jonelle Mejica2021-09-29T16:59:57-07:00September 17th, 2021|Cherries, Diseases, Jonelle Mejica, Updates|

Washington State University Extension, in partnership with county conservation districts and pest boards, announced availability of cost-share funds for the

NIFA invests $30 million for organic production research

NIFA invests $30 million for organic production research

Jonelle Mejica2021-09-28T07:54:31-07:00September 15th, 2021|Jonelle Mejica, Organics, Research, Updates|

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced an investment of more than $30 million for

WA 38 preharvest field days scheduled Sept. 17 and 22

WA 38 preharvest field days scheduled Sept. 17 and 22

Jonelle Mejica2021-09-28T07:54:32-07:00September 14th, 2021|Apples, Crop management, Production, Research, Updates|

Washington State University Extension announced two WA 38 field days scheduled in September. Registration is required in advance to attend

Congressmen request USDA support in battle against little cherry disease

Congressmen request USDA support in battle against little cherry disease

Jonelle Mejica2021-09-28T07:54:34-07:00August 26th, 2021|Diseases, Jonelle Mejica, Updates|

U.S. House Republican Reps. Dan Newhouse of Washington and Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania wrote a letter to U.S. Department

EPA settles chemical accident prevention planning violations at eight Yakima Valley cold storage facilities

EPA settles chemical accident prevention planning violations at eight Yakima Valley cold storage facilities

Jonelle Mejica2021-09-28T07:54:36-07:00August 11th, 2021|Jonelle Mejica, Legal & Regulatory, Updates|

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled alleged civil chemical accident prevention and preparedness violations with three separate companies operating

Gebbers Farms to invest nearly $2 million in worker housing and local communities as part of mediation agreement

Gebbers Farms to invest nearly $2 million in worker housing and local communities as part of mediation agreement

Jonelle Mejica2021-09-28T07:54:37-07:00August 5th, 2021|Coronavirus, Jonelle Mejica, Labor, Updates|

Gebbers Farms announced a successful settlement with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for alleged violations of COVID-19 regulations. According

WSU’s Tom Collins named ASEV president

WSU’s Tom Collins named ASEV president

Jonelle Mejica2021-09-28T07:54:40-07:00July 22nd, 2021|Grapes, Jonelle Mejica, People, Updates, Viticulture|

Tom Collins, assistant professor at the Washington State University Wine Science Center, has been confirmed as the 2021–22 president of

New app available for little cherry disease and insect scouting

New app available for little cherry disease and insect scouting

Jonelle Mejica2021-09-28T07:54:40-07:00July 19th, 2021|Cherries, Diseases, Jonelle Mejica, Pest Management, Updates|

Washington State University and Oregon State University announced in a news release the availability of a new app designed to

Goose Gap is Washington’s 19th American Viticultural Area

Goose Gap is Washington’s 19th American Viticultural Area

Jonelle Mejica2021-09-28T07:54:41-07:00July 14th, 2021|Grapes, Jonelle Mejica, Updates|

The Goose Gap American Viticultural Area is Washington state’s 19th AVA and lies within the Yakima Valley AVA. (Courtesy Darren

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