Promoting fruit size in Bartlett pear
A research report from Dr. David Sugar, Oregon State University, Medford Bartlett pear growers practice a variety of techniques to
In My View – Jay Grandy
The conversation among Pacific Northwest fruit growers tends to focus on the fresh market, where returns are generally more favorable.
Apple Lines – Todd Fryhover
As we move together into another apple harvest, the Washington Apple Commission strives to evolve to mirror the ever-changing export
Center back on track
The Port of Benton located the site for the Clore Center and has a long-term lease with the center's board.
Education eases growers into new era of pest control
Dr. Jay Brunner (right) and the Pest Management Transition Project team have reached out to growers, consultants, and farmworkers. by
Pear export prospects
A family samples USA pears in a supermarket in the city of Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is a significant
Pear access negotiations continue
The United States and China are each hoping the other will grant permission to export pears. The United States has
Let there be light
Dr. Todd Einhorn checks the light level inside a shade-covered pear tree. Ideally, the long-term future will bring
WANTED: dwarfing pear rootstock
Since the pear industry still lacks a dwarfing rootstock, Dr. Todd Einhorn is experimenting with ways to improve light penetration
Broader scope for wine center
The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center's 22-acre site stretches along the Yakima River in Prosser, Washington. Plans for the