An apple industry time capsule
—The course of the Washington apple industry changed after a legal battle in 2003 shut down the Washington Apple Commission’s $40 million domestic marketing program. Already part of our community? Log...
View ArticleNorthwest Cherries recognizes three partners for strong support of cherry...
A successful cherry season doesn’t just happen by accident. This season, Northwest Cherries created a new Cherry Picked Partner Award to honor the efforts of industry partners who set the […] The post...
View ArticleGlobal partnership releases climate-resilient apples
VentureFruit, a T&G Global company that provides variety management services, has launched Adore apples, a new apple program that includes a family of climate-resilient varieties. According to a...
View ArticleSound Bites — Episode 1
In this inaugural episode of Sound Bites, we talk with Paul Cathcart, area manager for Washington Fruit Growers, about his approach to ag tech and his advice for growers heading […] The post Sound...
View ArticleTurning farm dreams into reality
—A startup farming family in North Central Washington experiments with everything from regenerative to organic practices, including grazing sheep, farm-to-fork dinners and selling lamb meat. The post...
View ArticleA clouded Outlook for apple growers
—USApple didn’t release its own crop estimate during its annual Outlook conference, but there was plenty of talk about the industry’s future. Already part of our community? Log in here Our premium...
View ArticleData-driven: Washington’s top 40 apple variety shipments
Last year, Washington packers shipped 58 different apple varieties to their customers, according to shipment reports sent to the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, which maintains industry data...
View ArticleDavid Felicetti joins Northwest Horticultural Council
David Felicetti has joined the Northwest Horticultural Council as the new vice president for scientific affairs. Felicetti replaces Virna Stillwaugh and joins NHC from AgroFresh, where he served a role...
View ArticleThe odds against early apples
—With fewer advantages for early-season apples, the Washington industry takes a hard look at managed varieties under today’s market pressure. Already part of our community? Log in here Our premium...
View ArticleMAIA names new CEO
The Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) has named Ashley Reese as its next president and chief executive officer. Reese serves on the board of the New Jersey State Horticultural Society […]...
View ArticleKurrle: We must have labor reform
Can Congress secure labor reform? Diane Kurrle, senior vice president of the U.S. Apple Association, calls for support of the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act. The post Kurrle: We must have labor...
View ArticleOctober 2026 — Digital Issue
Featured stories about apples in this issue. Already part of our community? Log in here Our premium content is now only available to members. Join our community and receive access to our exclusive...
View ArticleAnnual pesticide residue study completed for cherry
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission recently completed its 2026 pesticide residue study on cherry at a Skeena block near East Wenatchee. These studies are intended to help growers and […]...
View ArticleFarmworkers skilled in bindustrial arts — Video
At Washington Fruit Growers in Yakima, a couple of guys with crowbars, pneumatic nail guns and keen eyes for the sturdiness of wood are among the crews that repair tens of thousands of bins each year...
View ArticleDininny: New bites
We continue to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Good Fruit Grower this year, and with each issue, we find more reasons to marvel at the many seasons of change for […] The post Dininny: New bites...
View ArticleA robot-compatible cultivar?
A promising robotic harvester will resume limited trials in Washington this fall, and a few WA 64 trees near Prosser are ready. “We are doing this because we are evaluating […] The post A...
View Article2003: Apple Commission runs low on cash
This piece details the wind-down of the Washington Apple Commission’s domestic promotions program, including navigating unemployment payments for staff, plans for the building, and general...
View Article2003: Washington Apple Commission negotiates
In the effort to reach a settlement with the growers who objected to mandatory assessments, an agreement was struck that allowed the Washington Apple Commission to remain in existence and collect a...
View Article2003: Commissions in the Crossfire… Now What?
“The outlook for generic fruit promotions is uncertain since the Washington Apple Commission’s mandatory assessment was ruled unconstitutional. It’s not the first commodity commission to be challenged...
View Article2003: The Last Word
The Washington Apple Commission is gone, the headline reads. The board voted to proceed to settle the case, rather than appeal. Coverage includes perspective from each board member on how they voted,...
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