Showing posts with label growers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label growers. Show all posts
Friday, February 13, 2015
$100 million or more at stake in Washington piece-rate case - AgMinute for February 13, 2015
A lawsuit over whether piece-rate pay includes compensation for rest breaks will be heard by the Washington Supreme Court. If growers lose, it could cost them $100 million or more in back pay to employees. Click here for the full story
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
First Cosmic Crisp growers picked - AgMinute for October 14, 2014
Washington State University has chosen the first growers to grow Washington's new Cosmic Crisp apple but they won't be planted until 2017. Click here for the full story
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
Shellfish producers say Willapa Bay spraying effective - AgMinute for September 25, 2014
Willapa Bay clam growers say the initial spraying of the herbicide imazamox was effective against Japanese eelgrass. Environmentalists will seek to stop a second spraying.Click here for the full story
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Washington blueberries look to extend record streak - AgMinute for September 24, 2014
Washington blueberry growers expect a record-setting crop for an eighth straight year. Prices have fallen since 2011's lucrative crop, but farmers say that means blueberries going into more products. Click Here for the full story
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014
PNW cherries hit record June shipments - AgMinute for July 2, 2014
Cherry growers in the Northwest have logged the best June in years as weather has cooperated in producing a large, good-quality crop. Click here for the full story
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Friday, April 11, 2014
WSU puts decision-making tools online for farmers - AgMinute for April 11, 2014
Online tools from Washington State University will help farmers access research information to make grain variety selections and manage nitrogen fertilizer. Drew Lyon, leader of the WSU Extension Small Grains research team, welcomes grower feedback. Click here for the full story
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