A spray-plus education (Video)
Farm worker teaching team leads the nation in preparing workers for safe use of pesticides.
Joe Brandt, a young grower from Wapato, Washington
Joe returned to the 1,500-acre family farm after working in finance and manages domestic and export sales and marketing for the company.
Borers make their mark
Northwest growers advised to watch for American plum borer.
Meet the stinkbug’s worst nightmare
A wasp no bigger than a flea could be the best tool against brown marmorated stinkbug.
Pear mites developing resistance to chemicals
Growers may be forced to take different steps to control pests as resistance buildup continues.
Searching for spotted wing drosophila
Experts say growers should look beyond orchards for SWD.
Danger from SWD?
Researchers are concerned that rising spotted wing drosophila numbers could cause problems for sweet cherries.
Plum pox virus control zone
Getting local fruit varieties into local orchards is a particular challenge in Ontario because breeding work takes place within the
New peaches show promise
Ontario’s stone fruit industry collaborates for best varieties.
Allan Brothers expands, purchases Gamache Vineyard
Roger Gamache One of Washington’s earliest commercial vineyards has been purchased by one of the state’s oldest apple