Organic trade association seeks input
The Organic Trade Association is holding town-hall forums across the country to gather industry thoughts about the association’s proposal to
Cost of growing Reds
A new economic study from Washington State University estimates the variable costs of producing Red Delicious in a mature orchard
Newest AVA
Cameron Fries of White Heron Cellars was one of several who worked to create the new Ancient Lakes AVA. Photo
Washington-Chile partnership
Washington State fruit growers and packers Gebbers Farms of Brewster and Chelan Fruit Cooperative have purchased a 50-percent stake in
GAO report documents, but doesn’t fix, H-2A
Adding new fuel to the growing fire over farm labor reform, the Government Accountability Office issued a report in September
Good Point: Real estate activity by region
Beginning in late 2011 and continuing into 2012, there’s been increased real estate activity in the Pacific Northwest, driven by
Nursery trees are selling fast
Strong prices for apples during the past few seasons have prompted a spurt in orchard renewal and expansion, tree nurseries
Borton Fruit turns 100
A fourth generation will honor the family’s values and heritage.
Information is key
As incoming president of the Washington State Horticultural Association, Jeff Cleveringa hopes to strengthen the association’s role in keeping growers
Classes for Hispanics
Wenatchee Valley College will offer two employee educational programs for the 2012-2013 academic year—level one of its Hispanic Orchard Employee