Study: Overhead cooling does not appear to impact the survival of E. coli on apples
Gala apples are sprayed with overhead sprinklers near Prosser, Washington, in the heat of the summer. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit
Controlling cherry cracking
Reducing moisture uptake can help prevent cracking in storage.
Replacing labor with technology
It can be a challenge for small growers with limited budgets.
How to attract workers
Workers go where they can make the most money.
Modern orchards and technology can potentially reduce production costs
Harvesting, pruning, trimming and bin removal machines like these displayed during an IFTA tour last summer in Washington can
The right Honeycrisp start
Dave Taber is working to maximize his chances of success with a new Honeycrisp planting.
How to use pear growth regulators
Growth regulators can prevent drop and enhance storability of pears if used correctly.
Some like the biggest trees
Jason Matson from Matson Fruit Company shows some of his Honeycrisp rows during the IFTA Washington tour on July
Basic rules of Stemilt’s tall spindle
A Stemilt orchard managed by Dale Goldy is planted using a tall spindle system. The orchard was part of
Family Legacy
New McDougall and Sons orchard honors the past and heralds the future.