Working for the industry’s good
As well as working as a field horticulturist for more than 30 years and operating his own orchard, Good Fruit
Fruit breeding in New Zealand
Crispie, various pear crosses, Maxie. Ray Schmitten, a pear grower in Cashmere, Washington, reports on a study trip to New
The New Mantra: Demand
“Increase consumption” has been the mantra of the U.S. apple industry for many years. As producers feel the pressure of
A passion for cherries
Cherry grower Norm Gutzwiler of Malaga, Washington, has been named Good Fruit Grower of the Year for 2006. He received
B.C. replant program extended
British Columbia’s orchard replant program, originally scheduled to end in December 2006, has been extended for another year. The program
Cherry double?
European consumers buying cherries can choose many different varieties produced throughout the world. In the past, Germany, Italy, Spain, and
Aurora goes on the market
Del Feigal, manager of Auvil Fruit Company’s ranch at Vantage, Washington, is testing the B.C. variety Aurora. The British Columbia
Patents and trademarks
The Plant Patent Act, enacted in 1930, was the first of its kind worldwide, Karen Hauda, attorney and advisor for