Apple industry readies itself for the big thing called Cosmic Crisp
Planting surge of highly hyped Cosmic Crisp is likely to test growers, packers, marketers — and consumers.
Northwest wine grape industry to streamline clean plant regulations
Coming clean at the Clean Plant Center Northwest
Northwest pear growers predict smaller crop
Northwest pear growers are estimating a fresh crop of about 17.6 million boxes for the 2017 season, down 2 percent from last year and down 10 percent from the five-year average.
What’s hiding in your orchard?
A survey of cherry viruses in Oregon has turned up none that are new to the Pacific Northwest, which is a good thing. However, at least two new viruses, and possibly a third, have been detected in Oregon for the first time — and two of the three could have a significant impact on cherry production if not controlled.
Grower shares family’s succession story
Planning for the future
What’s next with FSMA?
Most regulations tied to passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act won’t take effect until January 2018, but that doesn’t
Wages, worries on the rise
Minimum wage increases in key fruit producing states worry growers, packers.
Sorry about the label confusion
Good Fruit Grower ran a story in our April 15 issue about the Washington Apple Commission discussing uses of its apples logo and sticker.
What’s going on down there? Facts about organic matter
Researchers share knowledge about the underground dynamics of fresh organic matter.