Rep. Newhouse, joined by industry members, urges Senate to vote on Farm Workforce Modernization Act before end of legislative session
admin Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., speaks to the media following a discussion with a diverse group...
December 2024
Agricultural Leadership Program starts April 28 in Wenatchee, Washington
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association, Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State University...
Ag labor reform bill introduced in the Senate
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has floated a late-season bill that would attempt to...
Growers huddle to discuss cold strategies
Snow covers cherry blossoms in Selah, Washington, on April 12, after a cold front brought...
H-2A workers must be vaccinated before they arrive
No more vaccinating H-2A employees after they arrive for work in the United States. The...
USDA announces disaster relief funds available for 2020 and 2021 losses
On May 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of approximately $6 billion...
Survey used to set 2025 AEWR released; Northwest growers facing $19.82 base wage
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its annual wage survey which serves as...
IFTA gathers for annual conference and tours in Yakima, Washington
Joan Hebb, right, tree fruit coordinator with the Scotian Gold Cooperative and a board member...
Ste. Michelle closes two Eastern Washington wine tasting rooms
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has closed two of its Eastern Washington tasting rooms, including 14...
Northwest canners agree to raise Bartlett prices $15 per ton to reflect inflation
Last year, pear growers and processors had the foresight to negotiate a two-year contract and...