Growers, researchers earn IFTA awards
Annual awards from the International Fruit Tree Association recognize industry leaders.
New York growers moving toward the money
Processing is still prevalent, but growers are adopting newer varieties, technologies and techniques to shift a bigger percentage of their fruit to the more lucrative fresh market.
Final IFTA tour stop: Grow to replace
Orchardist Scott VanDeWalle discusses his young, nearly pedestrian orchard Thursday north of Rochester, New York, as one of the
IFTA Heuser lecturer: Start with the problem
Agriculture’s ability to collect data is greater than its ability to model and interpret data, said Nick Dokoozlian, vice president
IFTA bestows awards
Paul Wafler of Wafler Farms was named the Outstanding Grower for 2019 by the International Fruit Tree Association on Monday
IFTA founder Wallace Heuser has died
Wallace Heuser, recognized internationally as an authority on tree fruit, rootstocks and orchard systems, has died. Heuser, 90, died Feb.
BC Tree Fruits restructures
International Fruit Tree Association tour attendees participate in a hard cider tasting session in July, 2018, highlighting BC Tree
IFTA early registration extended to Jan. 7
You still have a few more days to get a deal on your registration for the 2019 International Fruit Tree
IFTA B.C. tour: Crafty choices
How British Columbia’s apple industry looks to add value through cider.
IFTA B.C. tour: A taste of history
Okanagan growers share their deep roots during the International Fruit Tree Association summer tour.