Winery worlds old and new
Family behind Valdemar Estates grows in Washington and Spain.
Tempting with Tempranillo
Climate similarities between Spain and Central Washington spark varietal visions.
Hansen: Decades of data
Long-term soil health research vineyard planted with federal, state and industry support.
Soil health study includes orchard endeavors
Three-phase soil health trial will include Honeycrisp, Gala and cherry planting.
Monique Ortiz, a young grower from San Antonio, Texas
family background/ Monique earned a degree in integrated plant science with a focus in viticulture and enology from Washington State University. She is the daughter of Sandra and Michael Gonzales.
Testing orchard tech in tandem
Researchers pair bloom mapping with smart spraying.
Touring Norway’s fruitful fjords
IFTA visits Norway’s orchards to learn about climate adaption, cider and cherries under cover.
Organic niche spreading
Michigan growers working to meet organic apple demand.
PGRs reduce vigor in WA 38 trials at WSU
Green spot in WA 38 apples is a result of a nutrient imbalance caused in part by excess vigor. Manage the vigor and you manage green spot...
Triumphs and trials of growing Ambrosia
Nova Scotia growers share some key characteristics of Canadian-bred apple.