Who's the customer?
New technology will link apple growers with apple consumers, Yakima, Washington, orchardist Dave Allan believes. He envisions a future in
Enough bees
Tree fruit growers in the Pacific Northwest can expect an adequate supply of bees for pollination in 2007, says a
Pollination tips
To improve bee pollination during bloom, tree fruit growers should focus on colony strength, number of colonies per acre, colony
Protecting bees from pesticides
As researchers are learning that some of the new, reduced-risk pesticides are not always friendly to natural enemies important in
Reducing stone fruit thinning costs
Stone fruit growers and researchers are experimenting with a variety of chemical thinning and mechanical practices that could reduce the
In search of new thinners
A combination of fish oil and lime sulfur is the clear winner in more than 200 apple thinning trials conducted
ARE large Galas worth the effort?
Growing large Galas, especially in the eastern United States, is challenging, though it can be done by combining aggressive pruning,
Focus on the consumer
Between 2002 and 2005, wine consumption in the United States increased by 6 percent each year, but most of the
Focus on enhancing revenue
Suppose your operating income is $80,000 and your expenses are $100,000. Your banker says you have to reduce your costs