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New York's horticulture heroes

Western New York growers optimize yields, quality and color. Read More »

Murphy: Measuring risk mitigation

Research in apple orchards shows significant microbial die-off occurs in 10 to 18 hours, confirming that cooling water can be applied the day before harvest. Read More »

Get wise about your water

Preharvest water risk assessment regulations take effect for large farms this month and for smaller farms next April. Read More »

Industry Voices

Murphy: Measuring risk mitigation

Research in apple orchards shows significant microbial die-off occurs in 10 to 18 hours, confirming that cooling water can be applied the day before harvest.

Hansen: Sustainability in action

Australian eco-vineyardist will keynote Washington wine research seminar.

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Fresh Updates

USDA organic materials comment period now open

Good Fruit Grower2025-04-03T09:16:12-07:00April 3rd, 2025|

Pear ester and other materials important to organic tree fruit are open for public comment this month...

Witherbee resumes role as executive director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation

Jonelle Mejica2025-04-03T09:16:05-07:00March 27th, 2025|

Online Agricultural English Mentorship program begins April 14

Jonelle Mejica2025-03-27T09:19:04-07:00March 26th, 2025|

Washington Apple Commission resumes full funding of its USApple dues

Kate Prengaman2025-03-21T07:47:32-07:00March 20th, 2025|

Citing funding shortfall, advanced.farm shuts down work on apple harvester

Kate Prengaman2025-03-26T12:59:05-07:00March 20th, 2025|

Featured Story

A chill-safe vineyard

Figgins Winery of Walla Walla shares cold mitigation practices and tips for replanting on rootstocks. Read More »

Latest Videos

A smaller and healthier Washington wine industry — Video

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California farmer tells cautionary tale for Washington ag — Video

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People

Washington Winegrowers Association makes leadership pivot

Ross Courtney2025-03-13T12:01:33-07:00March 7th, 2025|

International Fruit Tree Association honors industry contributors

Matt Milkovich2025-03-14T08:09:02-07:00February 24th, 2025|

Young Growers

Mark Renken, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon

TJ Mullinax2025-04-03T11:31:33-07:00March 27th, 2025|

Tristan Dorfling, a young grower from Cape Town, South Africa

TJ Mullinax2025-03-17T08:21:39-07:00March 14th, 2025|

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Hansen: Sustainability in action

Australian eco-vineyardist will keynote Washington wine research seminar.

Prengaman: The reign of uncertainty

Trade wars and mass firings bring upheaval to the fruit industry.

Mark Renken, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon

Mark is a sixth-generation farmer from The Dalles. He is married to Audrey Hinatsu and is the son of Kim and Greg Johnson.

Bee businesses abuzz with high-tech beehives

Pollination companies sell bee precision to growers.

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