New pesticide safety guide released
Many practical ideas to solve everyday problems with pesticide handling have been invented and used by growers throughout Washington State.
Cherry committee up for renewal
Michigan tart cherry growers will cast mail-in ballots between March 12 and March 25 to determine whether the Michigan Cherry
WSU recruiting
Washington State University is beginning the hiring process for two new endowed position supported by the special assessment that apple
Good Stuff
Tote bagger Graybill Machines, Inc., of Lititz, Pennsylvania, which specializes in designing and building automated machinery, has introduced the Graybill
Access to China is near
It’s been almost two decades since the U.S. pear industry began pushing for access to China, but it finally appears
Food alliance certifies eastern orchards
Last year, Three Springs Fruit Farm, operated by Dave, John, and Ben Wenk in Aspers, Pennsylvania, was certified by Food
New fungicides benefit from lessons of Benlate
Fruit growers will have new fungicides this year to help manage diseases as diverse as leaf spot in cherries, scab
Good Job
Lewis receives Latino award Karen Lewis, Washington State University tree fruit regional extension specialist, has been honored with the first
Cherry marketing order passes
Washington State sweet cherry growers voted to continue the federal marketing order that regulates sweet cherries. During the referendum held
High-tech nursery launched
Dr. Amit Dhingra, genomicist with Washington State University, has set up a new company to produce fruit varieties, rootstocks, and