Race to the top: Honeycrisp growing pressures
As Honeycrisp production increases, growers feel the pressure to produce fruit sooner rather than later.
H-2A is expensive but essential
McDougall and Sons takes pride in its housing camps.
Food safety research focuses on packing
Scientists hope to reduce food safety risks in Washington apple packing houses.
Gathering data for food safety
Research will help inform the FDA and producers as the Food Safety Modernization Act is implemented.
Getting the most out of Apogee
Growth regulator should be applied as early in the season as possible.
Enhancing fruit quality
Many growth regulators are available for apples.
Avoiding heat-related illness
Study finds workers paid piece rate tend to work harder and take fewer breaks, increasing the risk of heat-related illness symptoms.
Surviving as a small grower
Sam Godwin has strategies for staying competitive.
Warner: The never-ending story list
Since joining the Good Fruit Grower staff, I’ve probably written close to 3,000 articles and my colleagues thousands more.
How to grow WA 38
The tip-bearing variety has pendant limbs.