Grower makes designer compost
David Granastein, sustainable agriculture specialist at Washington State University, takes a close look at the ingredients in Kyle Mathison’s compost.
Good to Know: A gem of a pear
US 71655-014 has been tested in Hood River, Oregon, for ten years, and is expected to be released soon. A
Cooperative effort defeats pests
An areawide effort to control codling moth without organophosphate chemicals has resulted in better control of both codling moth and
Curator’s choice
Pear trees growing at the repository In spring (inset) and fall. As unique and individually colorful as are the fruit
Arctic apples get cold shoulder
The U.S. Apple Association, the Northwest Horticultural Council, and the British Columbia Fruit Growers’ Association have all stated their opposition
Soft spray program for pears
Though a no-organophosphate codling moth control program is more expensive at first, it’s not long before growers are saving money,
A plethora of pears
Left to right: Joseph Postman's choice pears ranks are Devoe, the Asian pear Hosui, Ayers, Russet Bartlett, and Rousselet.
Arctic apples
The Arctic Granny and Arctic Golden keep their white flesh after slicing. Photo Courtesy of Neal Carter The core idea
Apple growers’ union gives market power to Quebec growers
Steve Levasseur is president of the Federation of Apple Growers of Quebec, a powerful entity establishing prices and quality
The clubs of Quebec
Paul and Gérald Lussier have about 100 acres of apples and are part of the apple club that hired