Hansen: Wine grapes — An IPM success story
Integrated pest management research has saved Washington’s wine grape growers millions in pesticide costs.
WSU Tree Fruit Endowment has world-class goal
by Dr. Mike Willett, left, and Sam Godwin Thirty-two million dollars for enhanced tree fruit research and extension. In 2013, Washington fruit growers finalized a promise for that amount — the largest gift
Hansen: Building a world-class wine research program
Melissa Hansen It’s a new era for viticulture and enology research in Washington. Washington’s wine industry has started the process of building a world-class research program. The industry has invested in a new
Morrison: Lessons in leadership
The Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation (AgForestry) is a leadership development program for adults working within and connected to Washington state’s agriculture, forestry and fishing industries. Good Fruit Grower asked Lindsey Morrison, a graduate
Benefits of the TPP
Eliminating tariff rates on tree fruit is a trade policy objective of the Northwest Horticultural Council. TPP furthers this objective.
Food safety issues challenge industry
Growers and packers are adapting to the new requirements.