Stone fruit planting slows
Dennis Tarry and Robert Woolley of Dave Wilson Nursery report there is little interest from growers in replanting or new
Beefing up export efforts
In line with the renewed Washington Apple Commission mandate to focus efforts on international marketing, the commission this season is
High union, more dwarfing
Horticulturists recommend planting trees with the bud union well above the soil level to avoid scion rooting, but the higher
Super-efficient picking system
This prototype of a self-propelled apple picking system (pictured from the front) has four tubes at the rear that transport
Increasing yields
Growers around the world are working to increase apple orchard system efficiencies to improve profitability. While there are several ways
WSU budget cuts
The roiling financial climate and statewide budget pressures could spell a busy season for the lobbyists and legislators guarding the
Sustainability still a major issue
Though society's concerns about sustainability are taking a back seat to the economic recession, sustainability will remain an important issue,
Avoid scion rooting
When establishing a high-density apple block, it's best to plant the trees higher in the ground than you actually want
Good Point – Jim McFerson
How do we utilize science-based knowledge to implement horticultural practices, make proper management decisions, and develop the optimal orchard? This
Feathered trees are profitable
This second-leaf Gala tree produced the equivalent of 300 bushels per acre. Does it pay to plant a more expensive,