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Matching trellis to terroir
VSP dominates Washington, but there are several other choices in training systems.
Two new AVAs in Washington
The federal government has formally recognized two new American Viticultural Areas in Washington, bringing the
Michigan Apple Committee elects new officers
The Michigan Apple Committee’s board of directors recently elected a new chair and vice chair
New York apples open to all
Latest Cornell releases will fill different sales niches in apple market.
Getting ahead of cherry nutrition
California growers commission cherry nutrient budget study.
Virtual ASEV National Conference and ASEV-NGRA Precision Viticulture Symposium June 21–24
The American Society for Enology and Viticulture announced in a news release it will host
Okanogan opportunities
North Central Washington growers are finding new life in Honeycrisp-derived club varieties well-suited for their climate.
Growing in wide open spaces
Oroville grower sticks with mid-density and larger trees, even for new plantings of premium varieties.
Vineyardists adapting to the future now
Wine grape growers already contend with climate change impacts, according to two German growers who share perspectives on responding.
Blueberry growers needed for pollination survey
As part of a project to improve blueberry pollination, a nationwide research team is trying
Putting down new roots
The latest NC-140 apple rootstock trial compares standard dwarfing rootstocks with new selections across the U.S.
Jeff Middleton, a young grower from Franklin County, Washington
Jeff is a third-generation grower farming north of Pasco, Washington. He graduated from Brigham Young University in Idaho with a degree in business and finance. Jeff is married to Tracey and is the son of Ellen and Jim Middleton.
Good to Know: Evaluations are underway
How the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission evaluates the strongest contenders from the WSU apple breeding program.
Avoiding trellis trouble
An IFTA panel shares insights into the evolution of trellis design and how to engineer for a fruitful future.
Listeria hot spots
Study ranks packing line locations for prevalence of pathogen indicators.
Dogged detection for little cherry disease
Asymptomatic spread of X disease hinders ability to confirm dogs’ success in identifying it in the orchard.
Canadian cherry conquest
Profitable stone fruit pushing apples out of British Columbia.
Psycho Clown scores a win for pears
USA Pears contracts with Mexican luchador as health spokesman.
Wineries find it pays to put a label on it
New York viticulture seeks to verify sustainable practices.
USApple plans in-person conference in August
Citing widespread COVID-19 vaccinations and the re-opening of Chicago, the U.S. Apple Association's Board of
High-tech bee boosters
Cherry growers turn to tech companies to supplement honey bee pollination.
Cherry growers gather for annual pre-season meeting, predict 222,000-ton crop
Northwest cherry producers estimate they will ship 222,000 tons of sweet cherries in 2021, they
Hoard hired as new regional marketing manager for Pear Bureau Northwest
Michele Hoard Pear Bureau Northwest, a nonprofit marketing organization promoting fresh pears grown in Washington
A healthy foundation for marketing
Decades of research undergirds fruit marketing messages.
Virtual Honeycrisp meetups scheduled June 3, June 17 and July 1
A three-part series of conversations between Honeycrisp growers and extension/research specialists is scheduled June 3, June
Running genetic interference
New technology fights grape powdery mildew at the genetic level.
Thurlby: Make room for blooms
Cherry industry takes notes on last season’s success and invests in healthy markets for 2021.
Growing relationships and profits
How a people-first approach helped one Washington wine grape grower succeed in a pandemic.
Riley Miller, a young grower in the Yakima Valley, Washington
Riley is a first-generation grower who obtained a degree in integrated plant sciences with a specialization in viticulture and enology from Washington State University. He is the vineyard manager of Elephant Mountain Vineyards and the son of Linda Hodge and Tom Miller.
Using pruning power for vine balance
Vineyard pruners should seek balance between vigor and yield.
Sending the blues overseas
Washington, Oregon growers launch blueberry marketing programs in Southeast Asia.
Witherbee: Apple pride pays off
Students are already benefiting from nearly $16,000 in scholarships raised in first-year sales of Washington apples specialty license plate.
Joining ciders
U.K. experience plus U.S. innovation makes for good hard cider blend.
Northwest cherry growers predict 238,000-ton harvest
Bloom is barely over, but Northwest cherry growers have already made their first 2021 crop
Washington’s annual Wine & Music event May 18–23
Auction of Washington Wines announced in a news release their annual Wine & Music event
Sophomore slump for Cosmic Crisp?
Marketers point to pandemic pressure as Cosmic Crisp faces lower prices and slow movement.
Eric Cameron and Allison Schrader, young growers from Eltopia, Washington
Allison and Eric are the third generation working at the family’s nursery in Central Washington, as the business manager and production director, respectively. They are children of Beth and Todd Cameron.
Good to Know: Is apple powdery mildew on a surge?
WSU research uncovers pathogen’s genetic diversity but finds no emerging resistance and plenty of viable tools for organic and conventional growers.
Full extent of freeze damage unknown for Great Lakes fruit
Snow on apple blossoms at Beasley’s Orchard in Danville, Indiana, on April 21. Freezing temperatures
Lack of calcium isn’t the problem
Look beyond adding calcium as a solution to calcium disorders.
Herbicide alternative
Wood chips suppress weeds in New England orchards.
Calcium for bitter pit: Save it, don’t spray it
Study shows calcium treatments do little to reduce bitter pit.
Idaho’s anchor for fruit growers
Parma pomologist helps state’s growers, connects industry to innovations in apple production.
From root to fruit
The wide-ranging research project that aimed to help growers optimize rootstock choice for fruit quality, stress resistance and profit wraps up five years of findings.
Prepared to grow a bunch
How University of Idaho’s Essie Fallahi introduced table grapes to growers in the Gem State.
For Washington wine, the glasses are half full
The challenges for the state’s wine industry highlight a few bright spots.
Asian pears not for the thin-skinned
Asian pears can work in Eastern states but need intensive management.
IFTA regional roundup
Annual winter conference highlights planting trends throughout North America.
Jacob Wafler, a young grower from Wolcott, New York
Jacob is a third-generation grower and nurseryman in upstate New York. He is the son of Sue and Paul Wafler.
Honeycrisp deep dive: the sequel
Great Lakes growers give IFTA virtual visitors their take on the profitable but difficult variety.