Good Stuff: February 1, 2023
A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers.
Study tests orchard trellis alternatives
Research looks at options to replace wooden posts.
West Michigan Research Station up and running
New Michigan research station seeks to solve regional fruit problems.
More grape growers going grafting
Growers share the pros and cons of grafting during Washington State Grape Society annual meeting.
Cowiche Growers cooperative celebrates a century
Cowiche Growers, a grower-owned fruit packing cooperative in Washington’s Yakima Valley, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Changing safety standards with the changing climate
Federal, state agencies draft permanent smoke and heat exposure rules.
Hard cider sales show regional resiliency
Despite growing competition in beverage options, multiple channels are driving hard cider sales.
Washington labor officials conducting customer service survey
Washington labor officials are seeking farmers for a customer service survey about the state’s agricultural workforce recruitment process.
Plant hormones help prevent bitter pit
PGRs proving to be effective bitter pit management tools.
Italian orchards growing into the multiverse
IFTA Italy tour-goers gawk at multileader planar systems.