Honeycrisp is set to soar
A Washington State agricultural economist predicts that production of Honeycrisp in Washington State will soar during the next ten years
Adopting new technologies
Pennsylvania State University horticulturist Dr. James Schupp knows growers face a host of barriers to adopting new technologies. But the
Outlook improves for N.C. growers
It took some land leveling to make a place for the Apple Wedge packing house. Richard Lehnert The view from
Refugees available for orchard work
For growers who find the H-2A foreign guest-worker program too daunting, hiring refugees might be a way to ease labor
Why do new varieties fail?
In spite of the 70 breeding programs around the world developing new tree fruit cultivars, most new varieties are disappointments
Vineyard and winery financing
From a banker’s perspective, vineyard loans in Washington State can generally be categorized as high risk or low risk, with
Grape nursery sales remain strong
Cabernet Sauvignon vine sales are still strong, though Merlot and Chardonnay sales softened last year, says Jeff Sample. Melissa Hansen
In the box
Good Fruit Growers of the Year Dear Good Fruit Grower: For some in Washington State, the selection of the Rice
High-tech nursery launched
Dr. Amit Dhingra, genomicist with Washington State University, has set up a new company to produce fruit varieties, rootstocks, and
What’s the appeal of Honeycrisp?
Honeycrisp admirers describe the popular variety as being sweet, juicy, and crunchy. Honeycrisp apples have delighted consumers with their taste