Hands-off approach helps Syrah stand out
The less work Stephen Lagier and Carole Meredith have to do in their four-acre Syrah vineyard atop Mount Veeder in
Local or organic?
Consumers are torn between buying local and buying organic food, a recent survey shows. In a study by Mambo Sprouts,
The new American farmer
Sunshine Farm Market is not a place to look for off-grade product or cheap fruit. Marketer Guy Evans offers an
Variety variation
California growers rave about the early coloring Royal Rainier cherry, but nurseries and researchers warn that varieties may not perform
Prices and expenses climb
Grower prices for apples, pears, and sweet cherries have generally been strong the last few years. But have orchardists really
Help for decision-making
Free tools are available on the Internet to help tree fruit growers make financial decisions such as replanting and grafting
Less risk, more gain
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is aiming to take some of the guesswork and risk out of planting new
Apple assessment vote
Following hearings in October, the Washington Apple Commission's board was to decide whether to send out ballots asking Washington apple
What causes shrivel?
Researchers in British Columbia aren't shrinking from the study of berry shrivel, a disease that's been growing in significance in
Wine pioneer looks forward
After 30 years in the Washington wine industry, Rob Griffin is finally putting down roots. Griffin started making wines at