How do we utilize science-based knowledge to implement horticultural practices, make proper management decisions, and develop the optimal orchard? This question never grows old, nor can it be answered in the same way by every grower, given the accelerating rate of change in the global tree fruit market and the similarly accelerating rate of change in horticultural innovation. This eternal question is addressed in the current issue of the Good Fruit Grower. It kicks off 2009 quite appropriately and should stimulate readers to read cover to cover not only in this particular issue, but through those remaining in 2009, and […]