Washington state to survey growers about perceptions of commodity commissions
The Washington State Auditor’s Office is conducting an audit of the effectiveness of the state’s agricultural commodity commissions, including a
USApple publishes pollinator best-practices guide for apple growers
The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the publication of a new guide, “Pollinator Best Management Practices for
Precision decisions
From the Good Fruit Grower archives: Thinning apples with more confidence.
New stone fruit thinner now available
New product can reduce need for hand labor.
A vision in hand
Minnesota company offers handheld data gathering.
Phoning in precision
App-based approach collects data for each step of a precision crop load management process.
Computer eyes on the crop load
X-Vision system aids crop load management from blossom to harvest.
Kyle R. Benner, a young grower from Fairfield, Pennsylvania
Kyle is a fourth-generation grower, packer and shipper who returned to the farm about six years ago. He’s married to Kelli and is the son of Pam and Dave Benner.
USApple launches online game to show the importance of ag labor
The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the launch of Apple Quest, an online game that informs players
Decay management a season-long effort
Pathologists say rot control starts in the orchard, early.