Sticking with tried and true rootstocks
Nurseries suggest growers remember the veteran G.11 in the era of evolving rootstock options and availability.
The next Geneva generation
Breeding program releases three new rootstocks.
Northwest growers take annual Columbia Gorge preharvest cherry tour
A few dozen growers learned about quirks of growing Pearl series cherries, cherry breeding and leafhopper research on June 6 at Oregon State University’s annual preharvest cherry tour in The Dalles...
Apple varieties all around the world
Global apple brand development soars.
WSU seeks commercialization partner for WA 64
Washington State University is looking for a commercialization partner for WA 64, the university’s latest apple release...
Magic Star apple to enter U.S. market
Proprietary Variety Management announced plans this spring to introduce a new red apple, Magic Star, into the U.S. market...
Surge of the Black Pearl
Growers seek to balance fruit size and precocity for popular cherry.
New WA on the way for apple growers
WSU’s apple breeding program is ready to make its next release and invites growers to field days.
Good to Know: Production priorities for USDA research
At Appalachian Fruit Research Station, scientists focus on sustainable production for modern systems.
A new operation for tree verification
True-to-type verification process taps new technology to reduce mistakes.