Peaches on ridges
Impressed by early research results, Titan Farms planted 200 acres of peaches on ridges to try out this new approach
H-2A provides dedicated workers
Female H-2A workers do the sorting at Titan Farms, enforcing a high quality standard that assures loads won't be rejected.
Florida growers diversify with peaches
Florida is known for several things, such as citrus production, Walt Disney World, and alligators, but less well known is
Opportunities for cherry exports
The Pacific Northwest cherry harvest is running later than usual this year, which could open up opportunities in export markets.
The end of earmarks?
Earmarks are often considered equivalent to pork barrel legislation, but the two are not necessarily the same. Over the years,
Malaysian labeling will be required
Mark Powers is vice president of the Northwest Horticultural Council. Jim Black Fruit exporters should gear up to label cartons
Pear assessments drop
Pear growers in the Pacific Northwest will pay less money to the Pear Bureau Northwest for winter pear promotions in
Titan Farms
Amancio Palma, right, manages the huge crew of more than 400 H-2A workers who work in the peach orchards. With
Mr. Peach
Chalmers Carr III is active in the South Carolina peach industry, as well as his own business. His efforts have
WSU apple breeding program’s fruit evaluation system
Members of the breeding program’s Industry Advisory Council visit a Phase 3 evaluation site at Quincy in 2010. They are: