Inspiration Awards presented to Yakima area farm families
Four couples from Mexico were honored by the Center for Latino Farmers in Yakima
Bee expert to retire
Dr. Eric Mussen, Extension apiculturist with University of California, Davis. The California State Beekeepers Association has presented a
Cracked dam in WA causes scramble for water
This photo of the Columbia River at Vantage shows the effects of the drawdown of the Wanapum Dam. (Courtesy
Washington Apple Commission revises roles in handling market access issues
The Washington Apple Commission gave a nod of approval during its annual meeting in March to changes in how responsibilities
Commission: More MAP dollars mean cherries go farther
New commissioners, Jill Douglas and Doug Field joined the board on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. The Washington State
David Geen named Outstanding Grower by IFTA
David Geen KELOWNA, B.C. -- British Columbia orchardist David Geen was named Outstanding Grower of the Year by
Grape growers recognize industry leaders
The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers recognized Rick Hamman for his viticultural skills and presented him with its Erick Hanson Memorial Grower of the Year Award. Hamman has assisted Washington grape growers since 1999 when he left Colorado State University as extension viticulturist to join Hogue Cellars in Prosser.
Michigan growers vote on creation of Tree Fruit Commission
Phil Korson Michigan growers of apples, cherries, peaches, and plums are voting this next two weeks on a
Dawn Drake is Michigan Pomesters’ Fruit Person of the Year
Dawn Drake, manager of the Michigan Processing Apple Growers, has won the Michigan Pomesters’ Fruit Person of the Year Award.
Billionaire quiet on vineyard plans
Aquilini’s British Columbia company shocked the wine world with the purchase of land at Red Mountain.