An easy way to test maturity
The DA-meter measures chlorophyll in the outer layer of the apple.
The increasing problem of yellow jackets and hornets
If yellow jackets and hornets seem more of a problem these days, it’s not your imagination.
Washington apple producers hope to resume exports to China
After being shut out of China for two seasons, some Washington apple producers will likely try to comply with a
USDA publishes proposed rule to allow imports of apples from China
The public has until September 16 to comment on the proposed rule.
Symms celebrates a century of business
Symms Fruit Ranch is one of the few remaining tree fruit shippers in Idaho.
Predicting fruit quality
Dry matter analysis can help predict quality of stored fruit.
Washington expects a record apple crop of 140 million boxes
Different varieties of apples growing in a Gleed, Washington orchard in July are expected to be part of a
Minerals matter
Fruitlet analysis six weeks before harvest accurately predicts quality.
UC hires apiculturist
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Carter retires from Hort Council
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