Books introduce kids to farming
Octane Press, a publisher based in Austin, Texas, is producing a line of books aimed at children featuring Case IH
ReTain registered for double dose
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a new label for the growth regulator ReTain (aminoethoxyvinylglycine) that allows pome fruit
WAEF honors Shindler as volunteer of the year
Mallory Shindler Mallory Shindler is a volunteer of the year The Washington Apple Education Foundation has named Mallory
WAEF scholarships total $850,000 for 225 students
The Washington Apple Education Foundation has awarded 225 new and renewing students with scholarship support this spring. Funding for the
Des Layne takes new WSU position in Pullman
Des Layne Dr. Desmond Layne, hired by Washington State University three years ago as its tree fruit extension
Heintz retires from Grape Society
Deb Heintz is retiring after working for 20 years as executive secretary of the Washington State Grape Society. She will
A pear a day…
Researchers are studying the health benefits of pears. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower photo illustration) Pears could have multiple
McGrath to lead Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation
Sheryl McGrath Sheryl McGrath has been appointed to succeed Dave Roseleip as president of the Washington Agriculture and
Washington Apple Commission hires export coordinator
Lindsey Huber Lindsey Huber has joined the Washington Apple Commission staff in Wenatchee as export marketing coordinator. Huber
Holtzinger Fruit Company hires Dave Henze as president
Dave Henze has been appointed president of Holtzinger Fruit Company in Yakima, Washington, to succeed David Lawrence. Henze has more