Dee Schoenmakers: 1956–2021
admin Dee Schoenmakers Denise “Dee” Schoenmakers, 65, died Aug. 28 following a brief illness. She was...
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Despite lawsuit, most tree fruit growers subject to new Farmworker Protection Rule
While a judge’s order prompted a pause to the enforcement of new federal farmworker protection...
Central Washington orchardist to sell after H-2A debarment
A Central Washington apple, cherry and pear grower debarred by the federal government from hiring...
WineVit Day 2: The future is sustainable
From left, Wade Wolfe leads a WineVit panel including Marty Clubb, Dick Boushey, Kevin Corliss...
“Feeling the Heat” webinar for Pacific Northwest tree fruit Feb. 28
The Okanagan Horticultural Advisor’s Group and BC Fruit Growers’ Association announced in a news release...
Processed Pear Committee nominations on March 2
Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place during an industry...
U.S. raises H-2B cap
The U.S. government has raised the cap on H-2B visas, which may free up more...
Semillero de Ideas to hold second farmworker innovation contest
Editor’s note: Semillero de Ideas extended its submission deadline until Nov. 30. This story has...
How to check for apple bud damage on the tree — Video
Looking for apple bud damage? Watch as Washington State University’s Matt Whiting (English) and Bernardita...
Russel Gleason: 1929–2022
Russel Scott Gleason, longtime Yakima Valley orchardist, died Feb. 6. Russel Gleason According to an...