Devon Wade, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
family background / After serving several tours overseas in the U.S. Army, Devon joined his parents, Gary and
High hopes for Harvista
Canadian growers gain access to 1-MCP for apple orchards.
Thinking ahead about thinning – 2017 IFTA
Precision crop management skills help Michigan growers cut back on expensive hand thinning.
Following the high-density leaders – 2017 IFTA
Michigan’s early adopters of high-density systems share tips for multiple leaders and cropping techniques.
Disease-seeking drone research
Belgian scientists research using drones, multispectral sensors to detect fire blight in pear orchards.
Tools for counting the crop
Combining low-tech crop load samples with high-tech maps could make vineyards more efficient.
Growers in pursuit of precision agriculture
Researchers and growers in New York aim to push high-density orchards to peak performance.
Sustainable and less sticky solutions for pear psylla
New pear IPM project looks at potential for biocontrols and pest repellents.
Packers improve, impress with pears
Wenatchee pear packers show Interpera group new technology on their lines.
Customers are willing to pay a premium only on high quality, fresh sliced pears
A premium price Recently, a willingness-to-pay study has shown that consumers are willing to pay up to 20 cents more