Popular cherry system falling from favor
Growers in Columbia Gorge transition away from KGB for some varieties.
Honeycrisp is the new Honeycrisp
For growers, doubling down on a difficult variety isn’t easy.
New ways to spray
Field day by Washington State Grape Society and WSU focuses on pest control technologies.
Hands-on precision with computer vision
Lake Ontario tour showcases crop load management tools.
Change trellis system to protect grapes from heat, California study concludes
A six-year University of California, Davis, study indicates that changing vineyard training and trellis systems can protect grapes from extreme
Cosmic Crisp field day focuses on horticulture research and commercial experience
Washington growers expect to wait at least another month to begin harvesting WA 38, according to growers who opened their orchards to a preharvest tour organized by Washington State University on Sept. 15.
Organic materials comment period open through Sept. 29
The Northwest Horticultural Council is encouraging growers to provide comments on the organic materials under review at the annual fall meeting of the National Organic Standards Board.
Van den Ende: Tame your trees
For high-density pear plantings, it’s critical to get an early start.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates acquires A to Z Wineworks
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announced in a news release the company has acquired A to Z Wineworks, based in Newberg, Oregon, along with the Rex Hill brand.
IFTA tour covers all the hot topics
After its tour was postponed in 2020, the International Fruit Tree Association returned to check in on an industry facing headwinds.