Project Description
Pears
Featured stories about pears appear in this issue.
Promoting fruit size in Bartlett pear
A research report from Dr. David Sugar, Oregon State University, Medford Bartlett pear growers practice a variety of techniques to increase the size of the
In My View – Jay Grandy
The conversation among Pacific Northwest fruit growers tends to focus on the fresh market, where returns are generally more favorable. A very small percentage of
Apple Lines – Todd Fryhover
As we move together into another apple harvest, the Washington Apple Commission strives to evolve to mirror the ever-changing export market requirements, matching international consumer
Center back on track
The Port of Benton located the site for the Clore Center and has a long-term lease with the center's board. Since the founding directors kicked
Education eases growers into new era of pest control
Dr. Jay Brunner (right) and the Pest Management Transition Project team have reached out to growers, consultants, and farmworkers. by Keith R. Granger, Jay F.
Pear export prospects
A family samples USA pears in a supermarket in the city of Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is a significant market for USA Pears. Jeff
Pear access negotiations continue
The United States and China are each hoping the other will grant permission to export pears. The United States has been requesting access to China
Let there be light
Dr. Todd Einhorn checks the light level inside a shade-covered pear tree. Ideally, the long-term future will bring a dwarfing rootstock to enable
WANTED: dwarfing pear rootstock
Since the pear industry still lacks a dwarfing rootstock, Dr. Todd Einhorn is experimenting with ways to improve light penetration in standard pear trees. A
Broader scope for wine center
The Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center's 22-acre site stretches along the Yakima River in Prosser, Washington. Plans for the site include a 15,000-square-foot building,
Early cropping pear system
Orchardist Gorham Blaine developed his steep V system for pears. Pear grower Gorham Blaine has developed his own techniques for stimulating early production at his
High density is tricky in pears
OSU horticulturist Dr. Todd Einhorn is experimenting to find out the best angle to train branches of d'Anjou pear trees to discourage suckering and promote
Quick Bites
Big Gala crop The Washington State apple industry expects to harvest 107 million boxes of fresh apples this fall, according to the first official estimate
In the Box
Dear Good Fruit Grower: There is not enough space in your publication to praise, brag, nor describe the impact that Dr. Joe Sabol has made
Tough cherry deal refocuses industry
The 2009 season should have been a banner year for Northwest cherries, judging by the volume and quality of cherries shipped, the amount of retail