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Yvette Jones, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Yvette grew up traveling around the globe with parents David
USApple: fresh apple inventories from 2017 crop at 61.3m bushels
The US Apple Association, giving the first report on the 2017 apple crop, says this year’s
‘Kia ora’ from a distant land
The view south through the Motueka Valley at Birdhurst Orchard in Nelson, New Zealand
New Zealand’s Honeycrisp blossoms in Timaru – Video
Finicky variety finds success in central New Zealand climate.
Researchers finish final pollen tube model
After 11 years, pollen tube projects are complete with release of Red Delicious model.
Conor Kilian, a young grower from Sunnyside, Washington
family background / Conor grew up in a large Yakima Valley farming family
Pear Committee nominations-Wenatchee district
Pear handlers and growers will elect nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC)
Pear committee nominations-Mid Columbia district
Pear handlers will elect nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing
The Cosmic gospel : Video
Washington State University continues education on training WA 38 trees.
Click thinking: High-density success depends on pruning style
Lessons learned in Italy about benefits of click pruning could help U.S. growers.
USApple disappointed growers “in the crosshairs” in China-U.S. trade dispute
USApple Association logo The U.S. Apple Association expressed extreme disappointment that tree
Learn how research benefits wine industry at two events
Washington State University and the Washington Wine Commission are co-sponsoring events to provide information on
The worldwide view of wine from Washington : Video
Speakers at the 2018 Washington Winegrowers annual convention bring big-picture perspective.
Venture vineyardists
Industry experts offer branding and marketing strategies for grape growers.
Grape expectations: WSU publishes 45-page guide on vineyard nutrition
Updated "Vineyard Nutrient Management in Washington State" replaces 4-page document.
Dollars from China fuel a new Washington vineyard and resort
Dollars from China fuel a new Washington vineyard and resort
Washington wine foundation adds new members
Four people have joined the Washington Wine Industry Foundation as board directors. They are Corina
Legal battle over Cosmic Crisp unlikely to affect availability of new trees
Sources describe how dispute began
Growers flock to Washington, lobbying legislators
Apple growers appeared in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, visiting more than 100 legislative offices to
Variety Watch: Koru rolls down red carpet
First commercial U.S. shipments of chance New Zealand apple variety reach store shelves.
New mindset for managing spotted wing depredation
High levels of pest pressure are the new reality for Michigan tart cherry growers.
A gutsy study of pear psylla
Researchers examine genetic contents of insects’ stomachs to find out what they eat and where they hide during winter.
WSU talks tough, Phytelligence talks softer in suits over Cosmic Crisp
This post from March 13 has been updated with new statements from Washington State University
Apple maggot quarantine saves $500 million a year
New economic analysis puts a price tag on protecting Washington's maggot-free tree fruit regions.
IFTA awards Grower of the Year award during New Zealand tour
The International Fruit Tree Association presented its Grower of the Year award during the annual
Pear bureau announces election
Pear Bureau Northwest has issued the following announcement: Pear growers will elect nominees for positions
Hunting for vineyard disease vectors
Buffalo treehopper emerges as a potential carrier of virus that causes red blotch disease.
More good mites wanted this year
Biocontrol and low-pesticide systems appear to be working in controlling mites in vineyards.
2017 Washington wine grapes fetched high prices
Washington wine grape growers harvested 227,000 tons in 2017, according to the Crush Report released
In New Zealand, IFTA honors contributors to apple industry
The first group of fruit growers visiting New Zealand for the International Fruit Tree Association
Study shows temps at which cherry buds are damaged
Oregon State University researcher David Gibeaut has posted online the results of his differential thermal
Munch Madness? USApple rolls out pun-laden promotion
Munch Madness has begun. The third annual promotion of the U.S. Apple Association pits apple
Washington’s organic apple acreage grew 37 percent
Organic apple acreage certified in Washington in 2017 exceeded expectations as certified orchards grew 37
On a mission to vanquish viruses in vineyards
Researcher aims to better understand prevalence of viral infections — and to develop quick tests for detecting them.
Resistance rising for powdery mildew
Last year’s weather made was especially challenging in battling disease in Western U.S.
Tony Guisto, a young grower from Hood River, Oregon
family background/Tony grew up in a logging family in Oregon’s Hood River Valley,
IFTA explores Nelson, New Zealand
The International Fruit Tree Association visits Birdhurst Orchard in the Motueka Valley
Taking the fight to fire blight
Risk is higher in Washington this season for deadly orchard disease. Here’s what you need to do.
Researchers are rethinking replant
Field trials underway to see if biological alternatives to fumigation can be a practical option for apple growers
Be on the lookout for little cherry – Video
Scouting for symptoms in orchards is key to preventing, controlling little cherry disease.
New Zealand growers welcome IFTA Study Tour groups
<img class="size-full wp-image-41632" src="https://goodfruit.com/wp-content/uploads/28164368_10213144081469988_2250843618906101624_o.jpg" alt="The 2018 IFTA Study Tour kicked off with a welcome
WSU hires McCord and Northfield for two tree fruit positions
Washington State University has hired two new researchers — a cherry breeder and an entomologist
Follow our editors while they report on the IFTA New Zealand visit
Editor Shannon Dininny and Photojournalist TJ Mullinax are in New Zealand, covering the study tour
20 years in the making
Milbrandt brothers look back on two decades in Washington’s wine grape industry as they open the state’s largest custom wine bottling operation.
No-dig trellis is on solid ground
Agricultural engineer uses steel posts and concrete footings for above-ground trellis system.
Should you grow vertical or V?
That’s the question when preparing for robotic pickers in your orchard.
The good and bad of different rootstocks
Nursery owner warns growers it’s not as simple as asking which rootstock is the best.
Watch and learn
Michigan State University’s new video series highlights grape and wine research.
Good to Know: Signs of brittle graft unions
Researchers have new findings on Geneva 41.
Peach rootstock trial tests options for size control
Researchers start with the roots to shrink trees.