Good Stuff
Ty Snyder promoted C & O Nursery of Wenatchee, Washington, has promoted Ty Snyder to the position of orchard manager.
Self-rooted trees cut costs
This is not a story out of a horticultural book of fables. It is a story to ruffle your imagination.
Good Point–Where has the roadmap led us?
Was the Tree Fruit Technology Roadmap a success or failure? Around ten years ago, this novel research initiative boldly declared
$60-million boost
A mechanical harvester is part of a major research project relating to production and marketing of stem-free sweet cherries. More
In The Box
Left: Northeast McIntosh, Courtesy Jon Clements. Center: October issue cover prompts firestorm of regional pride and competitiveness. Right: McIntosh grown
B.C.’s strategic plan stymied
When the British Columbia Fruit Growers’ Association launched its strategic plan four years ago, the priorities were to develop new
Strange times
Robert Stearns of Kelowna is cutting his apple trees because he can't afford to replant them. Marc Arellano During a
Pay attention to vines at bloom
Cabernet Sauvignon with (left) and without nitrogen deficiency during bloom. Markus Keller To a casual observer, a cluster thick with
Bloom heading can improve yields
A water deficit of as little as 0.1 or 0.2 of an inch can cause shriveled tendrils and poor fruit
Good Point
It is time for the federal government to act. It’s not as if Congress doesn’t know there is a need,