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Grapes
Featured stories about grapes — and more — in this issue.
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Michigan farm family making their market
Whether growing apples or making cider, Engelsma family is on the cutting edge.
Jamaican H-2A workers celebrate their heritage
Food, fun and flair highlight the annual Jamaica Day celebration in Washington.
Replanting research for Michigan cherries
Michigan State University studying nonfumigant solutions for cherry replant disorder.
Building local supports for concrete trellis posts — Video
While common in Europe, U.S. company starts manufacturing concrete trellis posts.
USApple panels discuss food safety and sustainability
Best practices include being ready for an apple recall.
Wild weather vexes vineyardists
Nova Scotia grape growers grapple with a year of extremes.
Winery worlds old and new
Family behind Valdemar Estates grows in Washington and Spain.
Olsen: Deep roots, new strategies
WSTFA Annual Meeting to focus on innovative thinking for today’s challenges.
Grand Rapids readies for EXPO
Annual event to feature labor-saving tech, pest control and more.
Tempting with Tempranillo
Climate similarities between Spain and Central Washington spark varietal visions.
Hansen: Decades of data
Long-term soil health research vineyard planted with federal, state and industry support.
Soil health study includes orchard endeavors
Three-phase soil health trial will include Honeycrisp, Gala and cherry planting.
Good Stuff, November 2023
A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers.
Monique Ortiz, a young grower from San Antonio, Texas
family background/ Monique earned a degree in integrated plant science with a focus in viticulture and enology from Washington State University. She is the daughter of Sandra and Michael Gonzales.
USDA introduces new grapevine insurance program
Grape growers will have a new risk management tool next year to insure the vines themselves, not just the crop, against natural hazards such as wildfire or freeze damage...
Grants available to help growers with Northern Triangle H-2A hires
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering grants to help agricultural employers hire H-2A workers from the Central American countries of Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador...
University of Minnesota gets Kudos for its latest apple release
The University of Minnesota’s apple breeding program has released its latest variety: MN33, branded as Kudos...
CMI Orchards announces partnership with Starr Ranch Growers; Gilbert Orchards moves to Washington Fruit Growers
This week, CMI Orchards, the Wenatchee-based sales and marketing company, announced a new partnership with Starr Ranch Growers...