Breeder is ready to grow Canadian program
Amrit Singh began work at Summerland Research and Development Centre knowing he has ‘big shoes to fill.’
Picking up the pace of picking apples
Michigan Apple Committee funds study to find ways to make harvest more efficient.
Advances in automation pump up pear packers
Packing line improvements point to progress on pesky pear packing problems.
A pick of packing house highlights
Packing house highlights: Kershaw innovates old-school style, Washington Fruit stacks with robots and Columbia Fruit finds new vision with improved tunnel.
Grape growers feeling the stress of berry splits
Washington State University researcher studies the details of why grapes split.
Biofungicide shows promise for cherry packers
First commercial use of natamycin in cherry packing last season reported successful.
High praise for growing under high tunnels
Despite their high up-front cost, high tunnels (shown here) can be a good investment for sweet cherry growers in
When using MCP, know your warehouse goals
Timing of MCP treatment depends on the aim of postharvest management.
Go with the flow for cold storage efficiency
Considering airflow and efficient cold storage design helps protect fruit quality and lowers energy costs.
Cosmic contribution to Clean Plant Center
Using WA 38 graft wood fees, nursery institute donates funds for new growth chamber to Clean Plant Center Northwest.