Cherries without the chill
Program shows potential in early-season varieties from California breeder.
Triumph over apple scab
University of Minnesota release has two layers of resistance.
New York apples open to all
Latest Cornell releases will fill different sales niches in apple market.
Okanogan opportunities
North Central Washington growers are finding new life in Honeycrisp-derived club varieties well-suited for their climate.
Good to Know: Evaluations are underway
How the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission evaluates the strongest contenders from the WSU apple breeding program.
Jacob Wafler, a young grower from Wolcott, New York
Jacob is a third-generation grower and nurseryman in upstate New York. He is the son of Sue and Paul Wafler.
Ruben Canales, a young grower from Benton County, Washington
Ruben is a second-generation grower who has worked as a journeyman electrician to purchase his first orchard. He is the son of Liduvina and Ruben Canales.
WA 38 details shared via webinar
Managers of the commercialization of the WA 38, the Washington State University apple marketed as Cosmic Crisp, reported growth in
University of Minnesota launches latest apple, Triumph
MN80, to be marketed as Triumph, is the latest apple released from the University of Minnesota’s apple breeding program. (Courtesy
Can a lucky find now find a home?
Yakima-area grower hopes high-density-friendly habit of his apple can help it break through.