New optical sorter has cherry research lining up with the industry
Washington State University cherry breeding team ready for data from new sorting line.
Seeking relief from ag overtime rules
Washington tree fruit industry tries again for seasonal overtime exemption.
Washington farmworkers to rally about overtime in Olympia
Two nonprofit groups are inviting Washington farmworkers to speak about agricultural overtime pay requirements affecting their paychecks at a Jan. 25 rally at the state capitol in Olympia...
Automation advancements in apple harvesting — Video
Robot harvest startups make strides.
Robotic financing for apple farmers
Researchers calculate hypothetical costs of robotic apple harvester.
Sustainable packaging a hot topic for tree fruit industry
Industry looks to adapt to shoppers’ desires for convenience and sustainability.
Smaller expectations for Washington wine volume
Washington wine industry crush estimate down.
Tree fruit industry under pressure
Hort Show keynote: International trends squeeze fruit growers.
Marketing, Cherry King and motivation punctuate Cherry Institute
The Northwest Cherry Growers gathered on a frigid Friday morning in Yakima for the 81st annual Cherry Institute...
Hort council asks growers to seek AEWR freeze
Tree fruit industry officials are asking growers to contact U.S. Senate and House offices to advocate for a freeze of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate at 2023 levels...