Harvesting cherries over the row
Michigan State University researchers are testing various harvesting equipment on tart cherries that aren't amendable to traditional trunk shaking harvesters.
New tool to manage harvest
The powerful instrument 1-MCP (methylcyclopropene) is used to retain the firmness of apples in cold storage. But the product also
Fruit cracking interaction
In his study of the preharvest use of 1-MCP (methylcyclopropene) on apples, Dr. Jim Schupp observed some phytotoxic issues in
From panacea to pandemonium?
New Zealand fruit grower and shipper Paul Paynter predicts that the big trend in the next 15 years will be
Family wineries
The growth of Washington's viticulture scene in the past decade has been extraordinary. There are now nearly 600 wineries in
Water status influence on aromas
A vine's water potential can also have an effect on berry composition and aroma compounds, says Dr. Andrew Reynolds of
Farming for aromas
Growers know that viticultural practices influence a whole host of things in the vineyard, such as yield, berry size, disease
Floral and fruity, or bell peppers and beans?
When you sniff a glass of red wine, fruity and floral aromas should come to mind—not green beans and bell
New Zealand bred
Prevar has assigned exclusive rights for a new apple variety bred in New Zealand to a company called T193 Limited.
Concern for small growers
Managers of club apple varieties dismiss the notion that small growers will be locked out of their programs. Dr. Terence