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20 years in the making
Milbrandt brothers look back on two decades in Washington’s wine grape industry as they open the state’s largest custom wine bottling operation.
Washington Winegrowers honor longtime industry leaders
The Washington Winegrowers Association honored four longtime industry leaders on Tuesday during a lunch banquet
Oliver May, a young grower from Alderdale, Washington
family background/ Oliver started farming at age 27 with his parents, Milo and
Ashley Thompson picked for OSU Mid-Columbia extension faculty
Ashley Thompson Ashley Thompson will be officially starting as Oregon State University Mid-Columbia Horticultural Extension
John Grubb, a young grower from Wenatchee, Washington
family background/ John is a fourth-generation cherry grower who pursued degrees in sustainable
Bringing antique apples back to market
Michigan grower finds niche with abundance of heritage varieties.
Northwest cherry growers think global at 75th institute
Peter Zeihan gives the keynote speech during the 2018 Cherry Institute in Yakima, Washington,
Long live the King
Lynn Long is announced as the 2018 Cherry King at the annual Cherry
U.S. Apple names Director of Consumer Health & Media Relations
The U.S. Apple Association has named a new Director of Consumer Health and Media Relations.
Conner Sullivan, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
family background / Conner along with his cousin Clint Sullivan started their business
Three Cornell ag researchers retire
Three faculty members from Cornell University’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station have retired. Together,
James K. Ballard, 1920-2017
James K. Ballard James K. Ballard, a WSU Extension agent for Yakima County
Northwest Horticultural Council adds technical issues manager
Anne Morrell Anne Morrell has joined the Northwest Horticultural Council as its technical
OSU names Mateus Pasa to lead cherry and pear research program
Mateus Pasa Oregon State University has named Mateus Pasa, Ph.D., as assistant professor
Two Oregon cherry growers join forces
Two longtime cherry producers in the Dalles, Oregon, have merged to form an affiliation that
How to give away fruit
Donations are appreciated at food banks, but some homework and forethought are advised first.
Overhiser, Isaacs and others honored at Great Lakes Expo
At the 17th annual Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo Banquet on Wednesday
Tree fruit industry bestows honors at Washington awards banquet
Twenty-four years ago, Victor Bueno helped start the Spanish sessions of the Washington State Tree
Anel Dorantes, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
family background / Anel grew up on her father’s farm with five younger
An Oregon trailblazer: 2017 Grower of the year
Curiosity, sharing and innovation drive Mike Omeg, a fifth-generation cherry grower.
A grower with industry influence: 2017 Grower of the year
Grower of the Year Mike Omeg has an impressive list of industry contributions and accomplishments.
Gökhan Öztürk’s fruitful journey
Turkish fruit breeder visits Washington to gain insights into fruit breeding at WSU.
Longtime winemaker fulfills dream by opening his own boutique winery
Co Dinn Winery: One man’s path
Veterans see future in WSU wine program
There’s something about all the hands-on work that attracted Nick French, a former Air Force mechanic, to the wine industry. He likes getting his hands a little dirty and working with equipment.
Keyes Packaging hires Burroughs as VP
Keyes Packaging Group of Wenatchee, Washington, has hired Jeff Burroughs as vice president of business development.
James Bukovinsky, a young grower working in Benton City, Washington
family background / James grew up in Woodinville, Washington, and earned an environmental
Making good in the Badlands of Washington
Grower creates a home for his vineyards in dramatic but challenging scenery.
Independent grower not afraid to try different techniques
Roberto Guerrero under the early spring canopy of his quadruple row Granny Smith apples at
Ferguson joins Pear Bureau
Neil Ferguson, Communications specialist for Pear Bureau Northwest. (Photo courtesy of Pear Bureau Northwest)
For sale: huge tract in prime Walla Walla location
Tim Weidert walks through one of many Weidert Farm crop circles that have been
Devon Wade, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
family background / After serving several tours overseas in the U.S. Army, Devon
Tarrah Te Velde, a young grower from Cashmere, Washington
family background/Tarrah works with her mother Michelle Te Velde on their family pear
Researchers put virus theory to trial in G.935 decline
Pathogen probe
Steinbach named Michigan Apples dietician
Michigan Apples Logo The Michigan Apple Commission has named Shari Steinbach the official
Entomologists join WSU for pear IPM project
Louie Nottingham Two new entomologists have joined the Washington State University’s Tree Fruit
Tim Akita, a young grower from Dallesport, Washington
Tim is a fourth-generation farmer who works both as a chiropractor in The Dalles, Oregon, and runs the family farm that his great-grandfather, Nobuhei Akita, started in 1931.
NY Apple Association makes staffing changes
The New York Apple Association has announced that its president and CEO Cynthia Haskins will direct the association's marketing and promotional activities for the 2017 apple crop.
Bryant Christie Inc. celebrates 25th anniversary
Bill Bryant, left, and James Christie of Bryant Christie Inc. (Courtesy photo) Bryant
Bernardita Sallato joins WSU Extension
Bernardita Sallato, Bernardita Sallato has been named Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension Specialist
Craig Harris, a young grower from Moxee, Washington
family background / Craig is a fourth-generation farmer who graduated from Whitworth College.
Gilbert: Farm Bill bears fruit for all
A Good Fruit Grower Good Point by Sean Gilbert, Gilbert Orchards
Alfredo Reyes, a young grower from Royal City, Washington
family background / Alfredo was born in Mexico and grew up in Wenatchee
A Long goodbye for Oregon horticulturalist
Thursday’s preharvest cherry tour, held every year in the Columbia Gorge areas of Washington and Oregon, concluded with a farewell celebration to Lynn Long, the horticulturist who usually leads it.
Fire leads to new way of cherry drying business
High and dry innovation by California cherry family.
Glade Brosi, young grower from Wenatchee, Washington
family background / Glade is originally from Kentucky and joined Stemilt in 2011
Grower shares family’s succession story
Planning for the future
Derric Kirschenmann, a young grower from Shafter, California
Derric decided to work alongside his family over a decade ago to grow the business north of Bakersfield.
Oregon State researcher Wang has died
Dr. Yan Wang, who led postharvest physiology research at Oregon State University, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 27. His age was not immediately available Friday.
Kelsey Twitchell, a young grower from Dryden, Washington
Kelsey’s family farm is nestled in the hills of Washington’s upper Wenatchee Valley, where they grow fresh market pears.
Young grower mixes new ideas with 125-year-old traditions
Growing at home