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2017 Outlook
Featured stories covering the 2017 outlook in this issue.
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James K. Ballard, 1920-2017
James K. Ballard James K. Ballard, a WSU Extension agent for Yakima County from 1962-81 and former contributor to Good Fruit Grower, died
Problematic pairings with Geneva 935
Certain scion strains show mysterious tree decline symptoms when combined with Geneva 935 rootstocks.
British Columbia’s government replant program aims at farm renewal
Program's not just about new varieties, it's replanting recharged
Growers to vote on keeping pear marketing order
Pear decision ahead for Pacific Northwest growers
Moffitt: All pears, all the time
The Pear Bureau is celebrating 85 years of promoting the beautiful and delicious pears nurtured by our growers in Washington and Oregon each year.
Cuban farms: Making virtue from necessity
Shortages of fuel, chemicals and machinery make Cuban farms organic but not efficient.
Cuba’s next chapter? Not so fast
Politics and Cuba’s own challenges make the island a distant prospect for tree fruit growers.
Insider tips to avoid growing an $8 box of fruit
Success from tree to market
Trade questions loom as 2017 begins
Focus for the year ahead is keeping current markets open while the U.S. tree fruit industry awaits the president-elect’s actions on trade.
Moffitt: All pears, all the time
Kevin Moffitt The Pear Bureau is celebrating 85 years of promoting the beautiful and delicious pears nurtured by our growers in Washington and
Wine industry leaders, growers team up to discuss policy agenda
A new requirement for wineries to obtain permits for wastewater, such as in this pond near Benton City, Washington, was one of several hot
Concord grape prices still disappoint
Low prices continue, though juice grape growers haul in good production.
Wine grape industry continues hot growth
About three tons of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are transferred to a gondola for transport to a winery. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower file photo)
Grape Society presents its annual awards
The Washington State Grape Society presented three industry awards at the annual meeting in November in Grandview, Washington. Art den Hoed, a 16-year member of
Corr: Training leaders for the next generation
Later this month, a group of students will head through the cold and darkness to gather in an office building in Yakima, Washington. Most likely,
Nick Ferrari, Young Grower from Linden, California
family background/ Fourth-generation farmer in the San Joaquin Valley. Nick has volunteered with several young grower groups and is involved with converting older