Come on, get Happi
A precocious summer pear with a wide window of eating quality looks to find a spot in the supermarket.
Pollination education
Nationwide study underway to determine the value of wild bees.
Pear evaluators learn ‘aggressive sniffing’ to determine consumer preferences
Washington State University and Oregon State University food scientists begin pear evaluations.
Flesh browning in Gala
Disorder can disrupt long-term Gala storage.
Growing pains for pear growers
Study shows financial hurdles to breaking into Oregon’s pear industry.
Cherry building blocks
Tart industry still seeking ideal variety.
Regional rise for Midwest apples
Family has big plans for apple industry in the Upper Mississippi River region.
Mapping vineyard variability
Michigan dips its toe into precision viticulture technologies.
Winery weathering through uncertain weather
Improving flexibility is the key to managing logistics amid sudden weather changes.
Ask the hard questions
Ag stress management programs aim to prevent farmer suicide.