New guide focuses on non-crop host plants used by spotted wing drosophila

Spotted wing drosophila do not depend on fruit and berry growers’ crops for their food, shelter, and reproduction. They can

Cornell publishes series on apple IPM for beginners

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:46:41-07:00June 1st, 2015|Issues, Web Only|

Cornell University has published a new integrated pest management series of 15 fact sheets under the title “Apple IPM for

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau published a notice of proposed rulemaking on April 14 to establish the

There’s a new requirement for growers who receive federal crop insurance premium support. The 2014 Farm Bill tied federal crop

David Jackson of Family Tree Farms in Reedley, California, was re-elected chair of the board of the California Fresh Fruit

West Mathison West Mathison, president of Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Washington, has been named as one of Vance Publishing’s

Jon Alegria, president of CPC International Apple Company in Tieton, Washington, has succeeded Barbara Walkenauer of Selah as chair of

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published a final rule that will allow Chinese apples to be imported into the

Don Mercer played a key role in bringing the first vinifera grapes to Horse Heaven Hills. Courtesy Rachel Mercer

Washington State’s 2014 wine grape harvest was the largest on record and posted the third consecutive year of growth, reports