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Madeleine van Roechoudt, a young grower from Lake Country, British Columbia
family background/ Madeleine continues a multigenerational farm that began north of Kelowna in
Shaking it up in the orchard: Video
WSU continues work on tiered shake-and-catch harvester.
Battling birds with lights, sounds — Video
Makers of new noise and laser deterrents promise birds won’t habituate to the technology.
The new buzz for blossoms
Drones won’t replace bees for pollination, but they may help.
Guilherme Fontanella Sander, a young grower from Vale do Sol, Brazil
family background / Guilherme grew up working alongside his father Renato and mother
Steven Murray Jr., a young grower from Bakersfield, California
family background / Steven has helped change Murray Family Farms’ business, adding farm
Post-Cosmic question: What’s next?
With launch of WA 38 underway, WSU’s apple breeding program hopes to build on successes.
Elizabeth Bourcier, a young grower from Walla Walla, Washington
family background / Elizabeth studied winemaking and viticulture at Walla Walla Community College
Meet WSU’s new breeder — Video
Per McCord assumes duties with Washington State University’s stone fruit program.
Nick Anderson, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
family background/ Nick graduated from Columbia Gorge Community College, married Annabeth and has
Bruno Simpson, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Bruno is the third generation of Waimea Nurseries and has
Here are some pointers for hiring H-2A workers
Panelists offer insights about federal guest worker program from several years of experience.
Growing into the future – Video
New Zealand researchers and growers testing limits with 2D, 3D systems.
Kyle Ardiel, a young grower from Thornbury, Ontario
family background/ After growing up on the family farm, Kyle earned a business
A standout tour of New Zealand – Photos & VR
IFTA attendees were easy to spot as they traversed the New Zealand countryside. Here are a few highlights.
Yvette Jones, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Yvette grew up traveling around the globe with parents David
New Zealand’s Honeycrisp blossoms in Timaru – Video
Finicky variety finds success in central New Zealand climate.
Trees without fruit, pollination without bees
Pollen company joins Washington State University researcher to try planting a pollen-only orchard.
Conor Kilian, a young grower from Sunnyside, Washington
family background / Conor grew up in a large Yakima Valley farming family
The Cosmic gospel : Video
Washington State University continues education on training WA 38 trees.
Trent Graybill, a young grower from Zillah, Washington
family background / Trent is a first-generation farmer who started growing cherries alongside
Tony Guisto, a young grower from Hood River, Oregon
family background/Tony grew up in a logging family in Oregon’s Hood River Valley,
Be on the lookout for little cherry – Video
Scouting for symptoms in orchards is key to preventing, controlling little cherry disease.
New Zealand growers welcome IFTA Study Tour groups
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Watch and learn
Michigan State University’s new video series highlights grape and wine research.
Finding success the cooperative way
The fewer grower cooperatives packing fruit in the industry today still play crucial role.
All aboard the cherry express
Airborne exports through Sea-Tac help make up for tough domestic year for sweet cherries.
Conner Sullivan, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
family background / Conner along with his cousin Clint Sullivan started their business
Kurrle: USApple works for growers
Trade agreements, farm bill likely targets for 2018.
Computer vision systems can count apples and provide a new perspective on crop load
Kurt Scudder, FarmCloud imaging scientist, drives down a row of Fuji apples on an
Hive hauling worries
A load of honeybees arrives from California in April 2017 at Olson Orchards in
How to give away fruit
Donations are appreciated at food banks, but some homework and forethought are advised first.
Watch the 2017 Hort Show video summaries
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Organics: Hort show Day 2, afternoon wrap
A panel of growers shared their experiences managing crop load during today's afternoon session at
Playing to win: Day 2 Hort show, morning wrap
Attendees listen to the Tuesday, December 5, 2017, panel on grafting with Jim Divis,
Varieties and Cosmic Crisp: Day 1, Hort Show afternoon wrap
Specialized varieties, specifically Cosmic Crisp, headlined the discussion during the afternoon session of the
Anticipation and Flexibility: Day 1, Hort Show morning wrap
Michael Swanson, Wells Fargo -- "Nothing natural moves in a straight line, we
Anel Dorantes, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
family background / Anel grew up on her father’s farm with five younger
An Oregon trailblazer: 2017 Grower of the year
Curiosity, sharing and innovation drive Mike Omeg, a fifth-generation cherry grower.
A grower with industry influence: 2017 Grower of the year
Grower of the Year Mike Omeg has an impressive list of industry contributions and accomplishments.
Omeginsanity — ‘I was a little bit shocked’: 2017 Grower of the year
Mike Omeg does not know who started the jokes about his massive new trellises, but
James Bukovinsky, a young grower working in Benton City, Washington
family background / James grew up in Woodinville, Washington, and earned an environmental
Making good in the Badlands of Washington
Grower creates a home for his vineyards in dramatic but challenging scenery.
Independent grower not afraid to try different techniques
Roberto Guerrero under the early spring canopy of his quadruple row Granny Smith apples at
For sale: huge tract in prime Walla Walla location
Tim Weidert walks through one of many Weidert Farm crop circles that have been
Devon Wade, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
family background / After serving several tours overseas in the U.S. Army, Devon
Following the high-density leaders – 2017 IFTA
Michigan’s early adopters of high-density systems share tips for multiple leaders and cropping techniques.
The global fire blight fight
Belgian researchers at pcfruit are examining biocontrols and detection methods for fire blight.
Packers improve, impress with pears
Wenatchee pear packers show Interpera group new technology on their lines.
Tarrah Te Velde, a young grower from Cashmere, Washington
family background/Tarrah works with her mother Michelle Te Velde on their family pear