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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
The Endicott Tree: National treasure hedged in by time and development
A historical marker stands above the Endicott Pear Tree, stating the tree was planted
Sunburn and sunscald: Beware the warning signs – Video
Sunburn and sunscald research underway in sunny Chile could lead to tools that would benefit growers in all arid regions.
Overcoming the pear plateau: Interpera 2017 – Video
Growers gather to share ideas to increase production, which has been flat for the past 10 years around most of the world.
Tim Akita, a young grower from Dallesport, Washington
Tim is a fourth-generation farmer who works both as a chiropractor in The Dalles, Oregon, and runs the family farm that his great-grandfather, Nobuhei Akita, started in 1931.
Craig Harris, a young grower from Moxee, Washington
family background / Craig is a fourth-generation farmer who graduated from Whitworth College.
Apple industry readies itself for the big thing called Cosmic Crisp
Planting surge of highly hyped Cosmic Crisp is likely to test growers, packers, marketers — and consumers.
What you learn from 50 million years of apple genetic history
Apple germplasm repository in Geneva, New York, contains enormous collection of genetic diversity that likely holds fruit’s deep secrets.
Northwest wine grape industry to streamline clean plant regulations
Coming clean at the Clean Plant Center Northwest
Alfredo Reyes, a young grower from Royal City, Washington
family background / Alfredo was born in Mexico and grew up in Wenatchee
Fire leads to new way of cherry drying business
High and dry innovation by California cherry family.
What’s hiding in your orchard?
A survey of cherry viruses in Oregon has turned up none that are new to the Pacific Northwest, which is a good thing. However, at least two new viruses, and possibly a third, have been detected in Oregon for the first time — and two of the three could have a significant impact on cherry production if not controlled.
Make the most of your mulch – Video
Pruning wood and mowing weeds can provide extra food for soil organisms that help keep trees healthy.
Tart cherries growers shake it up in the Northwest – Video
Under the canopy, a mechanical claw reaches out to grasp the trunk, clamps
H-2A expands despite costs
Even with political questions, legal risks and high costs, growers across the U.S. continue to hire foreign guest workers.
Food safety answers: What’s in your water? — Videos
Questions abound about implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. To keep you abreast of
Derric Kirschenmann, a young grower from Shafter, California
Derric decided to work alongside his family over a decade ago to grow the business north of Bakersfield.
Kelsey Twitchell, a young grower from Dryden, Washington
Kelsey’s family farm is nestled in the hills of Washington’s upper Wenatchee Valley, where they grow fresh market pears.
Let vigor be your guide : Video
Precision crop load management strategies lower risk and raise fruit quality.
Together on tour – Gallery
2017 IFTA road trips to remember
What’s your ideal orchard system?
Finding the ideal system for your orchards can be trial and error, but luckily, Mike Robinson likes to experiment.
Which comes first, the trellis or the trees?
Allan says he prefers to plant the dormant, cut-back sleeping eyes for the V-trellis system
New methods to get from bud to bin : Videos
Tree system architecture for apple orchards a key topic for IFTA speakers, grower tours.
The latest on FF Robotics’ machine harvester
IFTA’s summer field tour in New York last year focused on automation technologies
Brett Grobe, a Young Grower from Elyria, Ohio
family background / Brett is a sixth-generation fruit and vegetable grower in northern
Staying on top of trends and tastes : Video
For apple growers, domestic and global markets hold promising opportunities if you know what to look for.
Fighting honeybee decline with instrumental insemination — Video
WSU researchers hope to breed better bees
Lacey Lybeck, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
family background/ Lacey grew up working alongside her family on their farm Hulbert
Can earwigs be beneficial in some orchards? – Video
Don’t wig out in bug battle: WSU graduate student set to convince growers how earwigs can be beneficial in some orchards.
Dillon Luebber, a young grower from Malaga, Washington
family background / Dillon was raised southeast of Wenatchee, Washington, along the Columbia
Using genetics to create “a birth control pill” for moths
Gene-editing research could lead to new control for codling moth
Corr: Hey, that’s not the Methow Valley!
Orondo Cider Works, located north of Wenatchee, Washington, features a “museum” of old machinery,
ITFA Day 3: “From Bud to Bin”
Mike Robinson talks to IFTA participants about his partial, tilted shade cloth in one
Second day of IFTA conference highlights tree systems, rootstocks and awards
Stuart Tustin, left, Craig Hornblow and Stefano Musacchi during their day two panel covering
Alfredo Jeronimo, a young grower from Wenatchee, Washington
Alfredo grew up working in orchards alongside his father. After starting a family, Alfredo followed his interests in the packing side of the industry and is currently pursuing goals in orchard management.
Understanding the click pruning technique – Video
Pruning technique puts physiology to work, gets sap flowing to reduce blind wood and manage vigor.
Is your orchard robot ready? – Video
Industry leaders break out crystal ball to help growers prepare for ‘game changers.’
Second day of wine grape grower meetings focuses on farming by phenology
As a snowstorm raged outside, attendees at the Washington Winegrowers conference in Kennewick, Washington were
Chris Oakes, Young Grower from Lyndonville, New York
family background/ Chris is a fourth-generation farmer who works with many of his
Compliance countdown: Getting ready for next year’s food safety regulations
Inspections under the Food Safety Modernization Act are coming to orchards and packing plants in
Year after year, the striking images on our covers live on
It’s that time of year again when we’ll be visiting your mailbox more often. From