H-2A visa workers on the rise - AgMinute for December 17, 2013

Use of H-2A foreign guestworkers will keep increasing in Washington state, says a farm labor leader who hopes his program expands into Oregon and California. Click here for the full story

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Small-scale producer workshop slated for January - AgMinute for December 16, 2013

The Northwest Agriculture Business Center will offer a workshop to help small-scale producers bring their value-added products to market. Click here for the full story

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New U.S. Apple CEO has experience with GMO issues - AgMinute for December 13, 2013

The new U.S. Apple CEO brings leadership, communications skills and some experience in handling issues involving genetically modified crops. Click here for the full story

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WSU to study wolf/cattle behavior - AgMinute for December 6, 2013

Washington State University researchers will study wolf and cattle behavior in an effort to minimize conflicts. Click here for the full story

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U.S.-China apple trade a step closer - AgMinute for December 5, 2013

WENATCHEE, Wash. — A first public step has been taken by the U.S. government that could lead to the trade of apples between China and the U.S. within the next year, the president of a Pacific Northwest trade groups says. Click here for the full story

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Yakima firm to help with new apple variety - AgMinute for December 4, 2013

Washington State University has chosen a Yakima company to collect royalties and develop the trademark of a new apple variety. Click here for the full story

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Researcher stresses need for field work - AgMinute for December 3, 2013

Retired USDA and Washington State University plant pathologist R. James Cook delivers the keynote address during the Far West Agribusiness Association annual meeting, running Dec. 9-11 in Pasco, Wash. Cook will emphasize the need for research in the fields. The conference is designed for agribusinesses who support and hope to increase value for farmers, executive director Jim Fitzgerald says. Click here for the full story

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