Seasonal workers essential but costly
Having to rely on migrant labor has never been an easy game for fruit growers in British Columbia, Canada. While
New York apple growers on alert for strep-resistant fire blight
An earlier outbreak occurred in 2002.
DNA test identifies pathogens in tainted foods
Fruit or vegetable packers concerned that their produce may be contaminated with unsafe pathogens will soon have a simple screening
Aiming for efficiency
Almost $3 million in government funding earmarked for packing house improvements was announced January 27 at the B.C. Fruit Growers’
USA Farmers seek reform
Chalmers Carr III Chalmers Carr III doesn’t expect Congressional action on farm labor and immigration issues before the fall elections
From pie to health food
New, healthy products include dried cherries and tart cherry juice. If you hear the words, “tart cherries,” and a nice
Eye-to-eye with consumers
The bin porch offers customers a wide choice, and they can buy any mixture at a fixed price for a
Irrigating cherry orchards efficiently
Lapins fruit quality was excellent in all three years of the deficit irrigation study. Todd Einhorn A significant portion of
Pests sneak into U.K.
Two new pests—the brown marmorated stinkbug and spotted wing drosophila—have snuck into the United Kingdom but are not yet established
Merlot’s place in Washington
Merlot grapes have had a strong presence in Washington State since 1956 when the late Dr. Walter Clore brought cuttings