Orchard harvest robots among the 13 tech companies participating in Western Grower’s automation initiative
With a twist and a pull, a three-fingered end effector on FFRobotics’ picker plucks a Kanzi apple from the canopy
Washington State Senate advances overtime bill that prevents retroactive pay claims
Washington growers concerned about retroactive overtime pay liability got one step closer to certainty on Tuesday, when the state Senate
Crisis communication: Engage, don’t duck
Media experts recommend proactive and transparent communication during a crisis.
Tree Top announces CEO retirement and successor
Tom Hurson Tom Hurson, president and CEO of Tree Top Inc., announced his retirement from the company, and Craig Green,
Federal government finalizes streamlined H-2A rules
After more than a year of discussions, the U.S. Department of Labor has revised H-2A rules that aim to streamline
Federal funding bill aids fruit industry
The recently passed legislation that funds the federal government contains a couple of nuggets that will benefit the tree fruit
NuPhy gives new life to Phytelligence tissue culture technology from WSU
The reboot, backed by Spokane-based Cowles Co., aims to focus on tree fruit industry needs for propagation and genetic testing.
Grape Society annual meeting starts off with soil and weed management talks
A Washington State University soil scientist and a Cornell University weed scientist kicked off the 49th annual Washington State Grape
WSU finishes Plant Sciences Building in Pullman
On Nov. 16, Washington State University celebrated the opening of its new $66 million Plant Sciences Building on the Pullman
Washington dings more than 20 farms for COVID-19 violations
Coronavirus-related violations account for about 15 percent of Washington’s farms dinged by health and safety regulators in 2020. The state