SweeTango lawsuit settled
An out-of-court settlement of the lawsuit challenging the exclusive marketing arrangement for the SweeTango apple has been reached. The lawsuit
Michigan apple companies join forces
Three Michigan apple companies have linked up to form All Fresh GPS, a limited liability company that will market fresh
Wine industry backs new center
The Washington Wine Commission’s commitment of $7.4 million towards the cost of building a Wine Science Center at Washington State
The big picture
When the U.S. Apple Association holds its annual marketing and outlook conference in Chicago in August, it’s an occasion to
More late cherries coming
A new tree-fruit acreage survey in Washington State shows a decline in all tree fruits except cherries over the past
Peach breeder Dick Okie retiring
After 30 years breeding peaches for the South—15 in the Prince series alone—W.R. (Dick) Okie retired this year. He is
Good Stuff
Jack Everhart, left, New Holland, Inc., congratulates John Riel, right, of Burrows Tractor. Recognition for Burrows The New Holland dealership
Special assessment would fund research
A referendum will be held soon to find out if growers are willing to pay a special assessment to enhance
First forecast of U.S. apple crop
It takes true grit to try to assess the size and quality of the United States apple crop on the
Pear assessments drop
Pear growers in the Pacific Northwest will pay less money to the Pear Bureau Northwest for winter pear promotions in