Basic rules of Stemilt’s tall spindle
A Stemilt orchard managed by Dale Goldy is planted using a tall spindle system. The orchard was part of
IFTA conference opens in Grand Rapids, celebrates “moneymaker” apple varieties
Wanda Heuser Gale of International Plant Management polishes and displays apples at the kickoff of the International Fruit Tree
Family Legacy
New McDougall and Sons orchard honors the past and heralds the future.
Race to the top: Honeycrisp growing pressures
As Honeycrisp production increases, growers feel the pressure to produce fruit sooner rather than later.
Remarkable Marquette
The Minnesota variety could be nice addition for cooler-climate vineyards.
Seeking retail space
Retail space is at a premium, with growth in the number of products and organics.
Okanagan seeks USDA approval for non browning GMO “Arctic Fuji”
Canadian grower Okanagan Specialty Fruit is seeking USDA approval for a third non-browning apple, which it calls the Arctic Fuji. This
Table grape potential in Washington
Table grapes grow well in eastern Washington and could be popular in niche markets.
Elevating Idaho table grapes
Researchers will study new varieties and canopy management for table grapes in the Gem State.
New focus on grade standards
Hort council aims for industry involvement to help monitor other nations’ quality metrics.