New varieties stabilize the market
Consumers are buying more apples and paying more for them.
New pests threaten IPM
Pest management programs have become softer and more stable over the past few decades, but new invasive pests could change that.
A humble leader (Video)
Throughout his career, WSU entomologist Jay Brunner has turned science into economic reality for Washington State tree fruit growers.
Bird vs. bird
Raptors seem to instill panic and lasting fear in nuisance birds.
Einhorn to address Australian pear growers
Dr. Todd Einhorn, research horticulturist with Oregon State University. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower file photo) Dr. Todd Einhorn,
David Geen named Outstanding Grower by IFTA
David Geen KELOWNA, B.C. -- British Columbia orchardist David Geen was named Outstanding Grower of the Year by
Food safety workshops
Food safety experts will help build better programs.
Washington State consolidation plan takes step forward
The Washington Growers Clearing House Association’s board of directors voted at their annual meeting on February 20 to move forward with a member ballot on a proposed new industry organization.
Fighting fireblight through acquired resistance
A new product can enhance fireblight control by stimulating the tree’s defenses.
Clearing House to poll members on consolidation plan
Members of the Washington Growers Clearing House Association’s board of directors will discuss a tree fruit industry consolidation plan at their annual meeting on Thursday (February 20) in Wenatchee.