Good to Know: A gem of a pear
US 71655-014 has been tested in Hood River, Oregon, for ten years, and is expected to be released soon. A
Good Stuff
New cherry sorters Rick Lancaster said Chelan Fruit’s new cherry grader will help ensure that only firm cherries go
Canned pear assessment drops
Northwest pear growers will pay a reduced assessment on canned pears in the coming season. The rate will drop from
Canadians will reduce pressure to eliminate plum pox
Plum pox-infected trees will ultimately produce low yields of deformed, mottled fruit. The virus is detected through testing, so
Truitt Brothers helps consolidate pear processing
After almost 40 years as a major pear canner, Truitt Brothers of Salem, Oregon, is “bowing out” of the business
Canning pear price set for Pacific Northwest
The price for processing Bartlett pears grown in the Pacific Northwest has been set for the next three years. The
Bob Koehler promoted by Pear Bureau
The Pear Bureau Northwest has promoted Bob Koehler to lead regional marketing manager. In this new position, he will serve
WA 2 update
WA 2 in 2011 at Quincy, Washington, with a crop of 79 bins per acre. Washington State University’s
Muscat plantings on the rise
Muscat grape varieties, the hottest selling wines in America, have also been the hottest selling grape nursery stock. And while there’s been an uptick in Muscat plantings in Washington State, in general, the state’s wine industry is taking a cautious approach to the latest wine fad.
B.C. releases blush cherries
Starletta blush cherries were bred in Summerland, British Columbia.Photo courtesy of PICO Cherry growers in British Columbia, Canada,