“We have reached the stage of critical mass, meaning that we now have year-round volume,” said Kevin Brandt, vice president ...

Wood has been ground-harvesting cider apples by hand for more than three decades. He knows a handful of other growers in the ...

Isaac is second-generation in the fruit industry. He is one of three sons of Silvia Muñiz and Carlos Balderas. age/ ...

Administrators of Northwest Cherries told growers Jan. 10 at the 82nd annual Cherry Institute in Yakima, Washington, that the 2024 season was successful in shipping and promotions, a welcome bright ...

Low juice grape prices went even lower. After cash prices for many Washington Concord grapes plummeted in 2023, they dropped further for the 2024 harvest, said Trent Ball of Yakima Valley College.

Low commercial apple prices have forced many Midwestern growers to pivot in different directions to find more profitable sales avenues for their fruit. Some growers are turning toward certified ...

Researchers are four years into an ambitious, nationwide research project aimed at ushering in an era of precision nutrient management for vineyards. “The key breakthrough — if we can get there — is ...

The apple bubble — the era of excitement surrounding new, improved varieties that the industry hoped would drive higher pricing — has officially burst. “The days of carrying a cute new apple because ...

On Dec. 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened a new $2 billion economic assistance program for specialty crop producers. Known as Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops, or MASC, the program ...

What are you currently doing in agriculture? I currently have two part-time jobs. In one, I’m working as an orchard scout, and the other is as a field intern. As a scout, I’m going around different ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture Plant Services Program administers eight planting-stock certification programs for various crops, including seed potatoes, grapevines, fruit trees, hops, ...

While the new year represents a fresh start to many, for the apple industry it’s a continuation of the crop year set in motion at harvest. So, during a webinar on Dec. 19, it’s fitting that Chris ...