Washington receives $4.7 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Washington state $4.7 million to support specialty crop projects in 2022. The Washington
NCAE webinar to help employers prepare for proposed OSHA heat regulation
The National Council of Agricultural Employers announced the next event in its series of educational webinars focused on issues facing
Invasive giant hornet officially named
The Entomological Society of America announced it has adopted “northern giant hornet” for the species Vespa mandarinia on its list
Honey Bee Health Coalition releases updated varroa mite management guide
The Honey Bee Health Coalition has released a new edition of “Tools for Varroa Management.”
Webinar to discuss research on consumer preferences for pears
Pear Bureau Northwest announced in a news release a webinar scheduled Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time to present
Apple commission hires communications specialist
The Washington Apple Commission announced the hiring of Jennie Strong as the commission’s new communications and outreach specialist. Strong earned
Heat stress one of the hot topics at Smart Orchard field day
A hearty group of about 50 growers, industry professionals and researchers gathered under the hot sun — and in the shade, where they could find it — in Grandview, Washington, for a Smart Orchard field day held July 26 in English and July 27 in Spanish.
California Association of Winegrape Growers announces Natalie Collins as interim president
Natalie Collins The California Association of Winegrape Growers announced in a news release the appointment of Natalie Collins as interim
WSU Smart Orchard field days in English and Spanish
The Washington State University tree fruit extension team is offering two Smart Orchard field days in English and Spanish.
CAWG Foundation awards student scholarships
The California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation has awarded $31,000 in college scholarships to seven students with a parent or legal guardian employed by a California wine grape grower.