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WSU reveals its wild cider
Students start cider apple breeding program to learn techniques.
New potential for old apples
Cider demand renews interest for growing traditional varieties in modern orchard systems.
Northwest tree fruit delegation heads to D.C. to talk trade
A delegation representing the Northwest tree fruit industry will be meeting with Trump administration officials
Pear Bureau Northwest hires regional marketing manager
Pear Bureau Northwest hires regional marketing manager
Tart growers target Turkey
U.S. tart cherry industry weighs legal challenge to low-price imports.
Mexico slaps tariffs on U.S. apples
Country's largest apple export market retaliates over steel and aluminum tariffs.
Plans within plants
Managing sheer number of samples, volume of data is focus for breeding program.
Post-Cosmic question: What’s next?
With launch of WA 38 underway, WSU’s apple breeding program hopes to build on successes.
Cherries chugging to China again
Cherry shipments to China seem to be moving again, just in time for the Northwest’s
Northwest’s 2018 fresh pear crop expected to top last year
Northwest's 2018 fresh pear crop expected to top last year
Shredding research in Midwest vineyards
MSU study finds some benefits in using mechanized leaf removal.
Good Point: What growers want
Washington tree fruit industry lays out technology priorities.
Elizabeth Bourcier, a young grower from Walla Walla, Washington
family background / Elizabeth studied winemaking and viticulture at Walla Walla Community College
Growing at a high level
At 2,500 feet of elevation, Brad Fowler's high altitude cherry block stands at the
In case of smoke, take quick action
The Nun Fire, one of Central California’s infamous 2017 blazes, burns on Sugarloaf Ridge
Putting Gisela to the test
MSU researcher studies performance on various training systems, finds insights for future studies.
Small trees, big cherries?
Limited release of MSU’s dwarfing rootstocks gives growers a chance to experiment.
Promoting native plants in vineyards
Will they prove worth the trouble for growers?
The art of tart
Effort to match high-density tart cherries with over-the-row harvest technology aims to boost profitability.
Waste not wanted
Postharvest tools, better communication can help fine-tune storage practices and improve packouts.
Study support for pears
Science panel seeks boost in funding to help with increasing costs of pear research projects.
A sweet solution for cherries
Montana’s cherries find another market as Tabletree juice.
Ready to rally in Big Sky country
Montana’s sweet cherry growers are hoping for a better year after the downturn of 2017.
Thurlby: Complications in cherry forecast
2018 brings an earlier start and cloud of tariffs over China.
Concerns over China top Northwest cherry growers meeting
Industry members fear trade disputes could impact largest export market.
Meet WSU’s new breeder — Video
Per McCord assumes duties with Washington State University’s stone fruit program.
Nick Anderson, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
family background/ Nick graduated from Columbia Gorge Community College, married Annabeth and has
Close calculations in New Zealand
How Close Orchard deploys new technology to track performance.
Growing from good to great in New Zealand
Return to basics aids grower in troubled block of Jazz apples.
Cherry growers make first crop prediction for 2018 season
Northwest cherry growers estimate harvesting 22.6 million 20-pound box equivalents in their first crop forecast
Better ways to manage vine vigor
Georgia researcher shares three tips for controlling growth in grapevines.
Should you spend now to save later?
As labor costs rise, investing in vineyard mechanization will become increasingly cost-effective.
Roles are changing in crop consulting
Crop consultants are venturing into new arenas with shifts in industry.
Beating the labor blues
Optical sorters are cutting labor costs for blueberry packing.
Bruno Simpson, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Bruno is the third generation of Waimea Nurseries and has
USApple leader: Trade wars hurt everyone’s bottom line
Jeff Colombini Jeff Colombini, a prominent California grower and board member of USApple, expressed deep
Preparing for fire
Foresters, growers give advice for protecting orchards and vineyards from wildfires.
Weed eaters
Herbicide resistance pushes California grape growers to try bringing back weed control strategies such as sheep and cultivation.
Weed worries: Herbicide-resistant species are top of mind
Glyphosate-resistance is primary weed concern for wine grape growers in Washington state.
Pest spotters
Scout teams help growers target, dial in their IPM.
Net benefits
Orchard netting can help prevent fruit sunburn in addition to protecting against hail damage.
Growing into the future – Video
New Zealand researchers and growers testing limits with 2D, 3D systems.
Kyle Ardiel, a young grower from Thornbury, Ontario
family background/ After growing up on the family farm, Kyle earned a business
Washington apple foundation sets May 1 deadline for apple art contest
The Washington Apple Education Foundation, the charity of the tree fruit industry, has launched a
A standout tour of New Zealand – Photos & VR
IFTA attendees were easy to spot as they traversed the New Zealand countryside. Here are a few highlights.
Rockit gains altitude
New Zealand growers have soaring hopes for little apple.
US Apple denounces as “harmful” and “inaccurate” EWG’s so-called annual Dirty Dozen list
The activist Environmental Working Group put out its annual "Dirty Dozen" list, again criticizing the
High-res Honeycrisp
Cell structure scans offer new insight into why Honeycrisp is so prone to bitter pit.
Plan before you plant
Industry veteran shares tips on preplant nutrition programs.
On shallowed ground
Experts urge growers to water with less volume, but more often, to keep up with shallower rootstocks.