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Apples
Featured stories about apples — and more — in this issue.
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A vineyard wired for wine
Washington State University’s sensor-laden Chardonnay block collects data for AI scientists and offers demonstrations for growers.
Testing orchard tech in tandem
Researchers pair bloom mapping with smart spraying.
Planting a business
Farm boy mixes mechanical prowess with GPS technology to start custom planting business.
New partnership to evaluate and commercialize Ontario apple selections
The apple breeding program at Ontario’s Vineland Research and Innovation Centre announced a new partnership with an international nursery group to evaluate and ultimately commercialize new apple selections...
Touring Norway’s fruitful fjords
IFTA visits Norway’s orchards to learn about climate adaption, cider and cherries under cover.
Northwest cherries get an easier passage to India
World’s most populous country streamlines phytosanitation steps for cherry imports from Northwest U.S.
Organic niche spreading
Michigan growers working to meet organic apple demand.
Apples continue winning fruit fights
Apples fending off increased competition in the produce aisle.
Old orchards and old problems for pest control
Abandoned blocks can increase pest and disease pressure.
New scientists take industry-serving roles in Washington’s Yakima Valley
Virna Stillwaugh joins Northwest Horticultural Council and Claire Murphy joins Washington State University...
Washington wine grape growers downsizing
Washington viticulturists face painful adjustments to Ste. Michelle volume decrease.
Triumphs and trials of growing Ambrosia
Nova Scotia growers share some key characteristics of Canadian-bred apple.
Good Point: The industry needs apple advocates
Growers have great fruit to offer, the challenge is building domestic and export consumption.
Langager: The ABCs of LCAs
How life cycle assessments support regional strategies to address global climate change.
Good Stuff, October 2023
A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers.
High-tech orchard mech on display — Video
IFTA tour highlights cutting-edge machines.
WSU receives $3 million robotics grant
Washington State University has received a $3 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to train engineering students to design robots that work well with, and for, people...