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Wine industry leaders, growers team up to discuss policy agenda

January 5, 2017

Concord grape prices still disappoint

January 5, 2017
About three tons of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are transferred to a gondola for transport to a winery. Very little MOG is included in the load of fruit.(TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

Wine grape industry continues hot growth

January 4, 2017
Getting involved with industry groups. Fruit growers have numerous opportunities to be involved in everything from policy setting to marketing decisions. Here’s a rundown of some places to get involved. For those outside the Northwest, look for similar opportunities in your region.

Industry groups lend plenty of opportunities for growers to get involved

December 29, 2016
Karen Lewis, WSU tree fruit regional extension specialist, gives Rob Blakey, the extension’s most recent hire, a tour of several orchards around Pasco, Washington, in mid-October. TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower

Finding the right people

December 29, 2016

Coastal California apple growers hold on through relationship with Martinelli’s

December 28, 2016
Jamie Coggins, a graduate student, and Bonnie Schonberg, a research technician, measure the effects of fire blight on apple trees during a trial at Washington State University’s Columbia View research orchard near Orondo, Washington, in June. (Ross Courtney/Good Fruit Grower)

Tracking fire blight

December 23, 2016
Charlie Pomianek and Kirk Mayer is presented with Distinguished Service Awards during the 112th Annual Meeting and Northwest Hort Expo banquet on December 6, 2016 in Wenatchee, Washington. From left, West Mathisson, Pomianek, Mayer, José Ramirez and Sam Godwin. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

WSTFA honors industry leaders at annual meeting

December 6, 2016
Melissa Partyka, a staff research associate for the Western Center for Food Safety, encouraged growers to "not game the system, find ways to comply with the new ag water requirements." (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

Day two of the WSTFA annual meeting, afternoon summary – Video

December 6, 2016

Day two of the WSTFA annual meeting, morning summary – Videos

December 6, 2016