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Initial estimate puts Northwest cherry crop at 20.5 million boxes
Northwest Cherry Growers released their initial crop estimate this week, predicting a harvest of 20.5
Auction of Washington Wines moving to virtual events in 2020
Auction of Washington Wines announced it is moving all 2020 events to a virtual-only format.
Colossal Cabernet trial under the California sun
“Mother of all Cabernet trials” takes on changing climate.
Joel Carter, a young grower from Summerland, British Columbia
Joel went to University of British Columbia, focusing on economics, and returned to the family farm, eventually buying his own land. He’s the son of Louisa and Neal Carter.
Orchards facing an unwanted legacy
Washington environmental authorities look for ways to screen historic orchard properties for lead and arsenic of yesteryear.
Grapes without glyphosate
Moving toward IPM for weed control requires diversifying herbicides.
G.935 research results inconclusive
Researchers still can’t blame Geneva 935 rootstock declines on virus.
Mediterranean modernization
IFTA audience hears how Italian growers are coupling orchard design to mechanization.
A forgotten fruit region finds itself
Growers starting to realize West-central Michigan’s potential.
New research station underway in West-central Michigan
Local growers and Michigan State University partner to serve area's unique needs.
Northwest pulling peaches
X disease, on top of economic pressure, leads growers to push out enough peaches and nectarines that the industry halts assessments for marketing.
Dicamba drift decision: $265 million
Jury finds in favor of Missouri peach farmer.
Washington Winegrowers Association elects board and officers
Becca de Kleine and Carrie Arredondo were elected to the board of directors of the
Consumer conscious wine marketing
Sustainability sells, but surveys show consumers don’t always understand it.
Wine of the times
In an era of too many bottles for too few drinkers, industry must adapt to new tastes, say experts at the Washington Winegrowers Association’s annual gathering.
DuPont: Soil biology in orchards
A very close-up look at who is there and why you should care.
Brittany Komm, a young grower from East Wenatchee, Washington
Brittany is the senior viticulturist — also known as the “grape lady” — at Precept Wine Brands. She obtained her graduate degree at Washington State University.
Expanded coverage for trees
Federal government releases tree insurance program sought by industry.
Stink bugs a foul foe
Oregon specialty crops present attractive enticement for BMSB.
Stress for success with Honeycrisp
Summer water deficits can cause Honeycrisp fruit size to skew a little smaller, which can reduce bitter pit incidence.
Five-State Cherry Commission meeting moves to conference call
For the health and safety of everyone involved, the Five-State Cherry Commission meeting will be
Growing from there to here
MSU horticulture professor examines the cherry tree’s journey from giant to UFO.
Still no answer for bitter pit
After 150 years of investigation, we still don't know what causes bitter pit.
Precision vision on 2020 IFTA Michigan tour
International Fruit Tree Association conference showcases how hardy Michigan growers stay competitive.
CMI Orchards and Yakima Fruit form partnership
CMI Orchards LLC announced in a news release a new strategic partnership with Yakima Fruit
Microbiome boost
Symbiotic microbes found inside wild poplar and willow fix nitrogen for their hosts and appear to confer the same benefits to many crops.
Destination Washington
International orchard groups plan tour, research conference.
Making soil more alive
Grape growers turn to compost to boost long-term soil health.
Renewed push for precision
Cornell research and extension urging growers to make precision crop load management a priority, including blossom thinning.
Little cherry disease expected to take a bite out of 2020 crop volume
Looking ahead at the 2020 season, the Northwest Cherry Growers announced this week that they
Creating a good buzz for bees
How blueberry growers can create healthful habitats for stressed pollinators.
Use ethephon early to help young trees grow strong
Defruiting young tart cherry trees can speed their growth.
Let in the light
Pruning in mature pear canopies can improve light and spray penetration, boosting fruit quality.
Herbie Annala, a young grower from Hood River, Oregon
Herbie returned to the family farm with his wife, Dani Annala, after working as a metal fabricator in Portland, Oregon. He’s the son of Bev and Tim Annala.
New wine grape varieties from old genetics
Generations of back-crossing with traditional European wine cultivars yields new Pierce’s disease-resistant selections with high wine quality.
Cold air surge heads for Eastern Washington
Orchards nearing bloom at risk for high levels of cold damage, according to WSU.
It’s a matter of timing for codling moths
Entomologist reminds growers to use all the tools on time.
No napkins needed with neat peaches
New varieties from the Rutgers University breeding program offer good flavor in a firmer fruit that’s less messy for consumers.
The spread of spotted lanternfly
Penn State developing management techniques for invasive pest.
San Jose scale befuddled by pheromones
Mating disruption shows promise for San Jose scale.
Winegrowers honors industry leaders
Day 3 of the Washington Winegrowers annual meeting features award luncheon
A passion for pear psylla love songs — Video
WSU researchers record pear psylla vibrations to develop mating disruption.
Vineyard health check draws a crowd
Hot topics on day 2 of the Washington Winegrowers’ annual meeting: How to determine when a vineyard block has reached the end of its useful life and how best to replant.
A bear of a problem for fruit growers — Video
Big pests a growing concern for orchards across the country.
How to claw back market share
Day one of the Washington Winegrowers Association annual conference focuses on marketing challenges and opportunities.
Wasps becoming more worrisome for grape growers
Yellow jackets, hornets a growing problem in Midwest grapes.
Adrian Arts, a young grower from Summerland, British Columbia
Adrian began farming about five years ago, after obtaining degrees in water resource science and geology. He returned home to Summerland and is now leasing and managing several smaller orchards. He is the son of Shirley Hansen and Adrian Arts.
Tatura system formal attire for cherry orchards
Sweet cherry growers turn to the highly structured Tatura training system, which is already common in apples.
Tart cherry growers to vote on free markets or orderly marketing
Tart cherry industry to decide Cherry Industry Administrative Board’s fate.
Growers facing a time of tough decisions
Three growers share ideas for the pains caused by industry overreach.