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Geneva releases four new rootstocks
This rootstock, commercialized as Geneva 214, is one of four newly released from the New York breeding program. Growers
You hear that buzz?
SweeTango orchards like this one at Pepin Heights produced enough fruit last year to start the buzz, which could rise
Preventing pear rot
Dr. David Sugar, plant pathologist at Oregon State University, says the nitrogen and calcium levels in the orchard can affect
Maine apples wanted
John Bunker examines an apple at the Sandy River Orchard, Mercer, Maine, with 90-year-old Francis Fenton, owner (in blue). These
Wanted: Endangered apples
Walking through the Maine Heritage Orchard in Unity, Maine, is like walking through a Noah’s Ark for apples. The orchard,
Grape clones: Learn by doing
Without published research on which grape clones are best suited to Washington State conditions, growers must rely on the experiences
Cigar box labels preceded fruit box labels
In the late 1800s, cigar labels were embossed and gilded with gold leaf or bronzing. The rationale for eye-catching, well-designed
Clonal research takes years and money
UC staff member Jorge Osorio Aguilar weighs grapes from a Syrah clonal selection under test for San Joaquin Valley conditions.
Keeping cherry growing profitable
A “dream team” of cherry researchers from across the nation is working on a project designed to help assure the