Murphy: Measuring risk mitigation
Research in apple orchards shows significant microbial die-off occurs in 10 to 18 hours, confirming that cooling water can be applied the day before harvest.
Witherbee resumes role as executive director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation
The Washington Apple Education Foundation recently welcomed back Jennifer Witherbee as the organization’s executive director...
Online Agricultural English Mentorship program begins April 14
Registration is now open for the Agricultural English Mentorship program created by Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development...
2024 pesticide residue study released for Washington apple growers
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission announced in a news release the recent completion of its annual study of maximum residue levels (MRLs) in apples...
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days Jan. 21–23 and Feb. 6
Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension announced in a news release its annual Tree Fruit Day programs in North Central Washington...
Agricultural Leadership Program begins Nov. 15 in Yakima
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association and Washington State Department of Agriculture are offering a bilingual (English and Spanish) Agricultural Leadership Program course starting Nov. 15, in Yakima...
Washington State University’s tree fruit research field day Aug. 6
Washington State University's fourth annual tree fruit research field day is scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 6...
Washington grant program to support resilient food supply chain
The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced in a news release it has received federal funding to support the Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program...
Northwest cherry growers begin 2024 harvest
Northwest cherry growers report high-quality fruit and good volume as the 2024 harvest begins...
Fire blight watch for Washington growers
Washington State University Extension released the following reminder for growers in areas prone to fire blight outbreaks...