Stemilt acquires Dovex Fruit Company
Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Lance Henderson in News
The Wenatchee Business Journal
Stemilt Growers has announced it will join forces with Dovex Fruit Company to become “the leading tree fruit growing, packing and marketing operation in the nation.”
“Stemilt has embarked on a strong pattern of growth over the past decade, and we are excited to continue this growth by bringing Dovex into our operations,” [...]
USDA provides Web-based disaster program payment calculator
Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in Shop Talk
Tool designed to help to help producers with business planning
Free ‘Ag in Uncertain Times’ Webinar series available online
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by nevonnemcdaniels in Shop Talk
Several hundred people across the nation participated in 17 live online interactive seminars in 2009 on a variety of topics under the theme of “Ag in Uncertain Times.”
For those who weren’t able to participate, or those who would like a refresher, the complete series of webinars and supporting materials will remain available online indefinitely, free [...]
Leadership program seeks applicants for 18-month fellowships
Posted on 28. Dec, 2009 by nevonnemcdaniels in Happenings
The Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for up to 24 fellowships in Class 33 of its leadership program, according to David Roseleip, foundation president.
People involved in the agriculture, forestry, or fisheries industries are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2010.
Each year up to 24 people from [...]
Stemilt opens Organic Recycling Center in Wenatchee
Posted on 21. Dec, 2009 by nevonnemcdaniels in News
Stemilt Growers is opening an organic recycling center at 719 S. Columbia St. in Wenatchee on Dec. 28.
The Stemilt Organic Recycling Center, or SORC, provides local businesses and residents with a central location to dispose organic waste, including lawn clippings and brush. Stemilt will then regenerate the waste into nutrient-rich compost that will feed fruit [...]
Producers urged to carefully consider CRP break-out options
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by nevonnemcdaniels in Shop Talk
Financial, technical assistance available to protect land
USDA releases draft of proposed crop insurance agreement
Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by nevonnemcdaniels in Shop Talk
Changes will reduce risk and stabilize crop insurance industry to ensure program sustainability for producers
Applications to protect farm and ranch lands sought
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by nevonnemcdaniels in Shop Talk
Jan. 15, 2010, ranking deadline set
U.S. EPA fines Wilbur-Ellis for pesticide law violations in Arizona
Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by nevonnemcdaniels in Shop Talk
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined a California-based national distributor of agricultural products, the Wilbur-Ellis Company, $99,600 for 21 alleged violations of federal pesticide law.
The case was the result of investigations conducted by regulators in Arizona, Idaho, Navajo Nation, Ft. Mojave Indian Tribe, and EPA’s Pacific Southwest and Pacific Northwest Regional Offices.
“Through the cooperation [...]
‘King Corn’ film screened at museum
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by nevonnemcdaniels in Happenings
The 2007 documentary “King Corn” will be screened at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 S. Mission, Wenatchee.
The feature film follows two college friends who move to Iowa to grow an acre of corn and trace its path into the American food system.
With the help of friendly neighbors, [...]
