February 15th 2008 Issue

Michigan's organic agriculture has followed the national trend, with acreage of certified crops more than doubling from 1997 to 2005.

Oregon orchardists Mitchell Huru of Hood River (left), Peter Winnick of Medford (center), and Bill Reeves of Mosier check a

A lack of reduced-risk fungicides makes it difficult to control cherry leaf spot without using traditional chemicals, reports Dr. George

Good sanitation at both the orchard and the packing house is key to minimizing fruit rots, Dr. Robert Spotts emphasized

Today's retailers are more demanding of producers than they've ever been, and that's because their strategic thinking starts with satisfying

Apples are packed at the B.C. Fruit Packers plant. In an effort to enhance and streamline operations, the four Canadian

In a competitive labor environment, what would make a person want to come work for your --business, and stay there?

When finding buyers for their crop, many grape growers look for wineries they can call friends. After all, the wine

Dr. Naidu Rayapati says that the discovery of mixed virus infections in grape vineyards makes thorough testing more important than

Anew growth regulator that nurseries can use to promote branching of young apple and cherry trees should be available for