Aiming for efficiency
Almost $3 million in government funding earmarked for packing house improvements was announced January 27 at the B.C. Fruit Growers’
Seasonal workers essential but costly
Having to rely on migrant labor has never been an easy game for fruit growers in British Columbia, Canada. While
Tallying the costs
Tree fruit growers in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley typically require about 3,300 seasonal workers annually. But working with foreign migrants
Three keys to successful pollination
Queen bees lay eggs singly in cells of the honeycomb. After the eggs hatch, worker bees feed the larvae in
Tree Fruit Day in Olympia
Hort president David Douglas, left, and Jennifer Armen discussed tree fruit interests with Senator Linda Evans-Parlette in her Olympia office.
B.C. growers propose apple agency
Kirpal Boparai, president of the B.C. Fruit Growers' Association, says his priority is to get money into growers’ pockets. Terry
New pesticide safety guide released
Many practical ideas to solve everyday problems with pesticide handling have been invented and used by growers throughout Washington State.
Good Stuff
Tote bagger Graybill Machines, Inc., of Lititz, Pennsylvania, which specializes in designing and building automated machinery, has introduced the Graybill
In The Box
What’s the appeal? Dear Good Fruit Grower: I’d like to respond to the recent articles “What’s the appeal of Honeycrisp?”
Access to China is near
It’s been almost two decades since the U.S. pear industry began pushing for access to China, but it finally appears