Grapes surviving the cold and spawning an industry
Minnesota grapes help create regional wine industry.
Tech to take on the future
New York wine industry conference focuses on the changing landscape.
To predict bitter pit, let it sit
Passive model predicts bitter pit percentage in Honeycrisp.
Don’t trust, verify
Growers test products to make sure they work.
A lot of choices for cherry rootstocks
Options range from tried-and-true to new and experimental.
Progressive Pennsylvanians
Slaybaugh family’s “orchard facelift” targets modernizing and mechanizing.
Some ground rules for breaking ground
IFTA panel offers soil prep, rootstock and planting tips.
Let’s make a meal deal for guest workers
Wisconsin orchard finds efficient way to feed its H-2A workers.
New York faces a new reality with fire blight
State’s growers are dealing with frequent fire blight outbreaks.
Downpours and drainage
Heavy storms hitting Pennsylvania orchards harder; growers share how they are dealing with the deluge.