Finding the ideal peach orchard
Jim Schupp (on tractor) took an active role in evaluating the Darwin blossom thinner and considers it a key to
Future pear research area
AVG could be a valuable new tool, along with NAA, for preventing premature fruit drop in pears. Some questions for
Antisplit agents help
SureSeal, a new protective coating, at right, patented by Oregon State University that stretches as the fruit grows, needs complete
Good to Know: Irrigation scheduling
Troy Peters, left, checks the irrigation scheduler on his phone in a cherry orchard with Sean Hill, AgWeatherNet Web developer,
Spotlight on apple skin problems
Cracks in the fruit cuticle can form soon after bloom (back), exposing the underlying hypodermal cells to air, stimulating a
In support of peach breeding
Peach breeder Bill Shane (left) and Michigan Peach Sponsors President Kurt Weber enjoyed the annual educational meeting they jointly prepared.
Breeding peaches
New peach varieties from MSU are expected to fill the gaps in the profile of the Michigan peach industry. Photo
Delicate cherry finds a niche
The blushed-yellow Rainier cherry was released by Washington State University more than 50 years ago with little thought of it
Good Stuff
Stickers link to grower videos Thanks to new data bar technology, shoppers anywhere in the world can use smartphones to
Sustainable program for wineries launched
Wine bottle corks are repurposed as mulch, an example of sustainable practices implemented at Snoqualmie Vineyards winery. Photo courtesy of