Seasonal cherry inspectors needed in Central Washington
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Fruit and Vegetable Program is currently hiring seasonal cherry inspectors for the 2025 season...
USDA organic materials comment period now open
Pear ester and other materials important to organic tree fruit are open for public comment this month...
Murphy: Measuring risk mitigation
Research in apple orchards shows significant microbial die-off occurs in 10 to 18 hours, confirming that cooling water can be applied the day before harvest.
Get wise about your water
Preharvest water risk assessment regulations take effect for large farms this month and for smaller farms next April.
Prengaman: The reign of uncertainty
Trade wars and mass firings bring upheaval to the fruit industry.
Online Agricultural English Mentorship program begins April 14
Registration is now open for the Agricultural English Mentorship program created by Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development...
The power of preaching pruning
A panel of growers at Canadian hort show shares tips for training workers to tailor pruning approaches.
Citing funding shortfall, advanced.farm shuts down work on apple harvester
Due to a lack of funding, advanced.farm, developers of an automated apple harvester that was close to commercialization, closed its doors last week and scuttled plans for a 2025 harvest season in Washington...
California farmer tells cautionary tale for Washington ag — Video
Cherry Institute speaker warns Washington to not follow California on policies.
Survey seeks grower costs associated with regulatory burdens and other challenges in Washington
Washington growers, here is your chance to let the state know how its regulations impact the bottom line of your business...