Learning on the go: 2014 IFTA Italy
Dr. Terence Robinson finds a captive class on the bus.
Munckhof machine makes inroads: 2014 IFTA Italy
The harvest machine is widely used around the world but has only recently been sold in the United States.
Research on rot is under way
Plant pathologist is working to determine if pruning and spraying crab apple trees effectively controls postharvest rots.
Red blotch knowledge grows
The search continues for possible vectors.
Armillaria resistance explored
Amur chokecherry, used as a rootstock, may protect stone fruits from Armillaria.
Mildew threatens cherries all season
Cherries become increasingly susceptible during the growing season.
60 years in pears
Fred Valentine’s philosophy is that exchanging ideas benefits everyone.
A vocal tree-fruit advocate
Fred Valentine has always had growers’ interests at heart.
Flavor reigns at Andy’s Orchard
Andy Mariani and his tree-ripened fruit have a cult-like following.
New era in fire blight control
Organic growers face future without antibiotics for fire blight control.