Trade authorities agree to investigate blueberry imports
Blueberry associations throughout the nation have convinced U.S. trade authorities to investigate whether imports are harming the domestic market. At
USDA announces $14 billion in coronavirus relief funds with expanded eligibility
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a second round of assistance for producers impacted by the pandemic on Friday, with
Cornell releases three new apple varieties
Cornell AgriTech’s apple breeding program has released three new varieties. In a Sept. 2 news release, Susan Brown, professor and
Washington Fruit and Produce Co. and Yakima Fresh announce partnership
Two Yakima, Washington, fruit companies with over a century of experience each announced a merger of marketing operations this week.
Chile to take U.S. West Coast blueberries
The government of Chile has agreed to accept imports of blueberries from Washington, Oregon and California, and will consider other
Christopher Gerlach to join USApple as director of industry analytics
Christopher Gerlach The U.S. Apple Association announced Christopher Gerlach will join the organization as director of industry analytics. According to
Chad Kruger to oversee WSU’s Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
Chad Kruger Chad Kruger has been named the next director of Washington State University’s Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
Tart cherry industry renews marketing order
In close vote, growers and handlers extend the marketing order six more years.
2020 USApple Outlook will be held virtually
The U.S. Apple Association will shift its Outlook 2020 Conference to a virtual event, still held Aug. 20–21. The conference
Cliff Plath, 1955–2020
Yakima grower and philanthropist died April 11.