FDA announces wine grapes among commodities to be exempt from Produce Safety Rule
On March 27, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) issued a statement praising the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s issuance of a
Fire destroys Blue Bird fruit warehouse
A Blue Bird fruit warehouse in Peshastin, Washington, caught fire Sunday, March 3, leaving the building a total loss.
Washington Winegrowers elect board members
The Washington Winegrowers Association elected board members and officers at their annual meeting held in February in Kennewick, Washington. Steele
Sale of Broetje Orchards creates FirstFruits Farms
New owner plans to continue many employee-support programs created by Broetje.
USApple announces 2019 Young Apple Leaders
The U.S. Apple Association announced its class of 2019 Young Apple Leaders, a group of young women and men selected
BC Tree Fruits restructures
International Fruit Tree Association tour attendees participate in a hard cider tasting session in July, 2018, highlighting BC Tree
Women’s Farm to Food Business Competition now open
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation is offering a new business competition for women making food
President signs Farm Bill
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed the $867 billion Farm Bill that Congress passed last week with bipartisan support. The
India delays additional apple tariff, again
India has once again postponed implementing a retaliatory tariff on imported U.S. apples, this time until Jan. 31. Earlier in
Chelan Fruit announces new interim CEO
The Chelan Fruit Cooperative board of directors announced CEO Reggie Collins will transition from his current position to an advisory