2024 pesticide residue study released for Washington apple growers

2024 pesticide residue study released for Washington apple growers

Jonelle Mejica2024-12-05T11:00:40-08:00December 5th, 2024|Apples, Jonelle Mejica, Pesticides, Research, Updates|

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

North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days Jan. 21–23 and Feb. 6

Jonelle Mejica2024-11-27T14:10:15-08:00November 26th, 2024|Apples, Cherries, Crop management, Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Stone fruits, Updates|

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

Agricultural Leadership Program begins Nov. 15 in Yakima

Jonelle Mejica2024-10-10T09:01:14-07:00October 9th, 2024|Jonelle Mejica, Updates|

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 tree fruit research field day Aug. 6

Jonelle Mejica2024-06-26T12:04:08-07:00June 20th, 2024|Apples, Diseases, Insects and mites, Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Pest Management, Soil nutrition, Technology and equipment, Updates|

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

Washington grant program to support resilient food supply chain

Jonelle Mejica2024-06-14T11:10:37-07:00June 13th, 2024|Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Grapes, Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Stone fruits, Updates|

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 begin 2024 harvest

Jonelle Mejica2024-06-12T08:02:39-07:00June 7th, 2024|Cherries, Jonelle Mejica, Updates|

Northwest cherry growers report high-quality fruit and good volume as the 2024 harvest begins...

Fire blight watch for Washington growers

Fire blight watch for Washington growers

Jonelle Mejica2024-04-04T10:31:40-07:00April 4th, 2024|Apples, Diseases, Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Updates|

Washington State University Extension released the following reminder for growers in areas prone to fire blight outbreaks...

NOSB spring meetings and comment period announced

NOSB spring meetings and comment period announced

Jonelle Mejica2024-03-12T07:59:39-07:00March 7th, 2024|Jonelle Mejica, Legal & Regulatory, Organics, Updates|

The National Organic Standards Board will hold its annual spring meeting April 29–May 1 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a virtual option available for those unable to travel...

Survey to help develop sustainability metrics for Pacific Northwest apple industry

Survey to help develop sustainability metrics for Pacific Northwest apple industry

Jonelle Mejica2024-03-20T10:20:39-07:00February 1st, 2024|Apples, Jonelle Mejica, March 15th 2024 Issue, Quick Bite, Research, Updates|

Apple growers in the Pacific Northwest are needed to participate in a survey that will support the development of a life cycle assessment and help develop region-specific solutions to address climate change challenges...