Munckhof machine makes inroads: 2014 IFTA Italy
The harvest machine is widely used around the world but has only recently been sold in the United States.
Armillaria resistance explored
Amur chokecherry, used as a rootstock, may protect stone fruits from Armillaria.
New era in fire blight control
Organic growers face future without antibiotics for fire blight control.
Fire blight can spread quickly
George Sundin Scientists know quite a lot about fire blight. Its basic source is in cankers from previous
USDA clears non-browning GMO apples
Non-browning GMO Arctic Granny and Arctic Golden. (Courtesy Okanagan Specialty Fruits) The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and
Stark Bro’s testing new apple Scarlet Star
Scarlet Star is being offered to growers by Stark Bro’s, which will add it to its catalog this year.
Quality trees: 2014 IFTA Italy
Italian nursery GRIBA developed a quality grading scale, and prices trees accordingly.
Concrete support: 2014 IFTA Italy
Across South Tyrol, growers use posts made of concrete, rather than wood.
Interpoma impressions: Photo gallery from 2014 IFTA Italy
Pictures from the international apple machinery show in Italy.
Fruiting wall concept expands: 2014 IFTA Italy
Alberto Dorigoni is considering shorter trees grown somewhat like vines.