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The tart cherry breeding selection, left, exhibiting the sweet cherry derived tolerance to cherry leaf spot, right, at Michigan State University's Botany Farm, East Lansing, Michigan pm July 24, 2015. This orchard was not sprayed for cherry leaf spot in 2015. (Courtesy Kristen Andersen)

RosBREED, part II

December 22, 2016
Charlie Pomianek and Kirk Mayer is presented with Distinguished Service Awards during the 112th Annual Meeting and Northwest Hort Expo banquet on December 6, 2016 in Wenatchee, Washington. From left, West Mathisson, Pomianek, Mayer, José Ramirez and Sam Godwin. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

WSTFA honors industry leaders at annual meeting

December 6, 2016
Melissa Partyka, a staff research associate for the Western Center for Food Safety, encouraged growers to "not game the system, find ways to comply with the new ag water requirements." (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

Day two of the WSTFA annual meeting, afternoon summary – Video

December 6, 2016

Day two of the WSTFA annual meeting, morning summary – Videos

December 6, 2016
Kate Evans, Tom Auvil, Stefano Musacchi and Ines Hanrahan share a laugh during the question, answer portion of the Cosmic Crisp horticultural panel on December 5, 2016. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

Wrapping up day one of the WSTFA annual meeting – Video

December 5, 2016

A succession story: 2016 Growers of the Year

December 1, 2016
Mark Zirkle takes a photo of Lady Alice apples waiting to be shipped to their packing facility. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

Diversity wins: 2016 Growers of the Year

December 1, 2016

Staying ahead: 2016 Growers of the Year

December 1, 2016

Orchards under cover: Hort Show Preview

December 1, 2016
Cornell researchers show how attaching a series of ultrasound sensors to a sprayer provides information about gaps in the tree canopy and, by controlling the fan, reduces air speed. (Shannon Dininny/Good Fruit Grower)

Spraying with precision

November 18, 2016