Auction benefits research
Washington State’s wine industry will receive a big windfall this year when the Auction of Washington Wines contributes nearly $250,000
Red-fleshed apples
The red trait, which is common in crab apples and ornamentals, produces flesh colored anywhere from pink to deep red.
End of the line
Growers Credit Corporation board members and staff leave their last board meeting. Pictured are (from left) Bob Petersen of Manson,
Spooked by the weather
Most fruit growers have trouble accepting the idea that human-caused climate change is occurring. They prefer to think recent weather
Ladders on the run
Photos courtesy of John Maher It was the “elegant, gorgeous shape” of wooden orchard ladders that first struck artist John
Hort awards and recognition
The following fruit industry members were honored during the Washington State Horticultural Association’s annual meeting in December. Silver Apple George
Juice grape crop down in 2012
Washington State produced an estimated 174,000 tons of juice grapes in 2012, down from its ten-year average of 193,000 tons,
New player enters Concord juice deal
The last berries of a Concord grape delivery make their way from the receiving station to the de-stemmer. Photo by
Good Job
Cherry co-op names new president Oregon Cherry Growers, Inc., a member -owned fruit cooperative, named Timothy Ramsey as its new
Last Bite: Cox pipped out by Gala
Cox’s Orange Pippin is a firm, juicy, full-flavored apple with an orange-red skin and cream-colored flesh. Photo by Jacqueline King,