Restart the ripening clock
A genetic discovery leads to new compound that could kick-start pear ripening and shows potential in sliced pears.
Robots keep social distance
Packing line automation spreads out employees during pandemic.
Optical advantage for fruit quality research
New state-of-the-art sorting line helps Washington State University researchers measure fruit quality.
Operation integration for orchard data deluge
Orchards produce more data than ever, but companies see the need for integration to help growers and packers use that data to make decisions.
Fairer forecast for Michigan growers
MSU’s Enviroweather is testing redesigned website with improved mobile access.
Packers dwarfed but not disadvantaged
East, Midwest push back against Pacific Northwest pressure.
Vineyard soil study ready to dig in
Washington State University professor leads vineyard soil sampling project to help determine soil health.
MSU viticulturist has grape expectations
New extension educator sees world-class potential in Northwest Michigan.
Cosmic cousin still growing
Growers, industry build the WA 2 program with little fanfare so far.
Virtual reality for Eastern shows
February tree fruit conferences in New York and Mid-Atlantic will go online this year.