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IFTA bestows awards
Paul Wafler of Wafler Farms was named the Outstanding Grower for 2019 by the International
Managing fire blight for the conventional grower
A collection of the most-repeated tips for fire blight management.
Midwest faces strep-resistant fire blight
After a tough 2018, Michigan hopes to control fire blight this season.
Stopping shoot blight
Researchers investigate new ways to protect trees without sacrificing growth.
Organic control options for fire blight
OSU researcher shares tips for organic growers battling fire blight.
Spanish-language FSMA training in Eastern WA March 5 and 6
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Spanish-language Produce Safety Alliance grower training
Viral link examined in rapid apple decline
Researchers have uncovered a new virus associated with the mysterious, rapid collapse of young dwarf apple trees, but discovering if it’s the culprit will require more research.
Little cherry disease creates a big problem
Little cherry disease may be approaching epidemic levels.
Phytoplasmas found in stone fruit
Scott Harper of the Clean Plant Center Northwest is asking stone fruit growers to be
Spray researchers aim to catch their drift – Video
New drift assessment survey underway to improve models that predict pesticide drift risk and potentially preclude unnecessarily restrictive labels.
Steering the research on spray drift
UW researcher takes the wheel for drift data collection.
USApple announces 2019 Young Apple Leaders
The U.S. Apple Association announced its class of 2019 Young Apple Leaders, a group of
Blueberry workshops offered in New York, March 5 and 14
The New York State Berry Growers Association (NYSBGA) has partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension to
Roland Markgraf, a young grower from Kelowna, British Columbia
https://youtu.be/HOpOWGRf3IE family background / Roland will be graduating from University of British Columbia with a
Winegrowers awards
Jim McFerran (left) receives the Erick Hanson Memorial Winegrape Grower of the Year Award
Digging into soil bacteria and chlorosis
WSU researcher searches for ways to use the connection between soil microbiology and Concord vine health.
A galling problem for grape growers
Crown gall survey uncovers clean plant confusion, shortages in Washington vineyards.
Winegrowers Day 2
From left, Sadie Drury, Bill Dickard, Lacey Lybeck and Joe Cotta speak about vineyard
Risk reduction has its rewards – Video
Panelists share some key tips to help bring success to your orchard.
Advice for avoiding harvest headaches
Grower panel offers tips and perspective for finishing the growing season on a high (quality) note.
Winegrowers kicks off
Attendees who braved the recent snowfall in the Pacific Northwest take a short break
Grafter provides cutting edge in the vineyard
Field grafting grows in popularity among Washington wine grape growers, though the caution to test for viruses remains.
Weather-related updates and cancellations
Good Fruit Grower will post the latest updates we receive for weather-related cancellations and rescheduled
Scaling sustainability in the vineyard
Washington Winegrowers Association looks at the big picture in Vinewise program relaunch.
Wine research grant to fund sustainability study
$300,000 wine grape study aims to better understand consumer interest in sustainability.
BC Tree Fruits restructures
International Fruit Tree Association tour attendees participate in a hard cider tasting session in
High prices mean hard choices over steel
Growers and manufacturers feel the effects of U.S. tariffs on steel imports.
Extra cuticle cuts water demand in the vineyard
Researcher targeting spotted wing drosophila finds coating good for water-saving application.
Nonpesticidal controls for SWD
OSU researcher shares two new products showing promise in fighting spotted wing drosophila.
Highlights in the new Farm Bill
2018 Farm Bill includes several provisions that affect the tree fruit industry.
FSMA grower training offered in Eastern Washington Feb. 12, 13 and 20
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance grower training course
Nereyida Ponce, a young grower from Prosser, Washington
https://youtu.be/n5Gz_95FmW8 family background/Nereyida grew up on her family’s farm growing Concord grapes. She is pursuing
Register now for WSU/OSU Cherry Fruit School, March 12-13
Sweet cherry growers can learn about the latest research and technology at the upcoming Cherry
Converting to a 2D canopy creates a new dimension for growers
Transitioning a tall spindle system to a narrow fruiting wall increases potential for mechanization, but still requires hand pruning.
Multileader systems: Growing vs. grafting
With multileader trees harder to find, more growers are turning to bench grafting for high-density plantings.
Multileader trees leading the way in production
Michigan State University researcher says high-density systems are where the money is.
Hansen: Giving growers what they want
The Washington state wine industry has spoken — and mechanization and precision viticulture is now
Scharlau: Staying ahead of the issues
A look at some of the rules and regulations that will impact vintners and growers this year.
Eastern growers exploring an early start for blossom thinning
Workshop at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention aims to introduce Eastern U.S. apple growers to new tools available for blossom thinning.
Breeder is ready to grow Canadian program
Amrit Singh began work at Summerland Research and Development Centre knowing he has ‘big shoes to fill.’
Picking up the pace of picking apples
Michigan Apple Committee funds study to find ways to make harvest more efficient.
EverCrisp apple sales expanding to Texas
Sales of the MAIA-1 apple variety, developed by the Midwest Apple Improvement Association and marketed
Heart-healthy certification expanded for all varieties of USA Pears
The American Heart Association's Heart-Check logo is now certified for all 10 varieties of
Advances in automation pump up pear packers
Packing line improvements point to progress on pesky pear packing problems.
A pick of packing house highlights
Packing house highlights: Kershaw innovates old-school style, Washington Fruit stacks with robots and Columbia Fruit finds new vision with improved tunnel.
Grape growers feeling the stress of berry splits
Washington State University researcher studies the details of why grapes split.
Biofungicide shows promise for cherry packers
First commercial use of natamycin in cherry packing last season reported successful.
High praise for growing under high tunnels
Despite their high up-front cost, high tunnels (shown here) can be a good investment
Mike Willett crowned 75th Cherry King
Mike Willett is named the 2019 Cherry King at the Northwest Cherry Growers’ Cherry
New York viticulturist, climatologist earn Excellence in IPM Awards
Alice Wise, viticulture and research specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, and Keith