Study compares biodynamic and organic soils
With the lack of published research on biodynamic viticulture, Dr. John Reganold was eager to participate in a side-by-side comparison
Survey of tree fruit and grape acreage begins
The National Agricultural Statistics Service is surveying more than 4,000 tree fruit and grape growers in Washington State to compile
International Cameo apple group is formed
Cameo Partners International is a new group formed recently to coordinate the promotion and development of the Cameo apple around
Help on the Web for brown rot
Fruit rot of mature dried plum fruit caused by the brown rot fungus. A new, interactive Web site developed by
Determining latent brown rot infection
Growers can now use a simple freezing technique to determine if they have latent brown rot infections in their orchards.
New York growers and EurepGAP
Many New York apple growers are now complying with a European food safety initiative required by some European retailers. Though
Going organic in the Northeast is tough
Singer Farms of Appleton, New York, produces organic apples, a difficult feat to accomplish in the Northeast because of disease
Honeycrisp proves buyers will pay more
Honeycrisp has changed the apple business. It’s possibly the only variety that can sell for $50 a box, noted John
Rice and fruit go back two centuries
Rice Fruit Company was founded in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, in 1913 by Arthur Rice, though its origins go back much further.
Wal-Mart wants regional fruit
Rice Fruit Company received a record 1.5 millon bushels of apples for packing this season. Rice Fruit Company of Gardners,