Target fruit
Just shifting the crop towards larger sizes can have a major impact on returns. Target fruit is a moving target.
How to compete for new varieties
Competition among growers to participate in new, managed varieties will be fierce, and they will have to work hard to
Quality above all
The ability to control the volume of production may be a key to managed-variety programs, but it is far less
Last apple orchard standing
Cuyama Valley, an isolated narrow valley about 20 miles long, is halfway between Santa Maria and Bakersfield, which are
California’s agricultural diversity
The International Fruit Tree Association held its annual meeting in Visalia, California, in February, with field tours of tree fruit
The quest for novel fruits
Zaiger Genetics crosses different fruit species to create tasty and distinctive fruits.
Growing target fruit
Auvil Fruit Company at Vantage, Washington, has developed an optimized orchard system that has a high-volume canopy with the potential
Flavor Tech University
Each summer, in an effort to educate produce managers about stone fruit and Family Tree Farms's commitment to producing the
Winery startup costs
A 10,000-case winery may provide the best rate of return and the shortest payback period, according to an analysis by
Winery to-do list
There's a long to-do list for anyone considering starting a winery. For many, siting, sourcing, and financing head up the