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What Cosmic slices reveal
New WSU-bred apple showing different starch clearing patterns than traditional varieties.
Washington Winegrowers honor longtime industry leaders
The Washington Winegrowers Association honored four longtime industry leaders on Tuesday during a lunch banquet
On the hunt for nematodes
Washington researchers launch big-picture project to figure out how best to protect vineyards against root parasites.
Using palissage to slow vigorous vines
Tucking or wrapping shoots to slow growth offers promising alternative to hedging for canopy control in Cornell trials.
Five tips for tying grapevines
Michigan State University viticulture extension educator has some tricks to make work easier in the vineyard.
Scharlau: Progress, process and unity
Washington Winegrowers has mission to be an industry voice for both growers and vinters.
A flash of enhancement for red grapes
Hopes are high that new technology can improve Michigan reds.
Great grape growth in Michigan
Economic study shows soaring winery industry.
Oliver May, a young grower from Alderdale, Washington
family background/ Oliver started farming at age 27 with his parents, Milo and
WAVEx event set for March 15
WAVEx event set for March 15
GMO Arctic Fuji apple passes another approval milestone
Okanagan Specialty Fruits, maker of the genetically-modified, non browning Arctic announced today their GMO Arctic
Hansen: Two sciences must grow together
Grape growing research must not ignore the research involved in winemaking.
The ripe way for pears in postharvest
Specialist Rob Blakey makes industrywide recommendations for postharvest pear ripening.
After loss, important postharvest research continues
Colleagues carry on cherry and pear postharvest projects of the late Yan Wang of Oregon State University, with some intriguing new findings.
Researchers discover a coat of armor for cherries
A thin film of gum acacia shows promise to prevent splitting in packing house trials.
Michigan growers go local with cherries
Growth looks promising in Michigan's fresh cherry market.
John Grubb, a young grower from Wenatchee, Washington
family background/ John is a fourth-generation cherry grower who pursued degrees in sustainable
Ohio grower adds a touch of tech to his orchard
Former information-technology specialist uses computer skills in pick-your-own venture.
Pear growers elect Fresh Pear Committee on Feb. 9 in Hood River
Pear growers will elect nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing
Finding success the cooperative way
The fewer grower cooperatives packing fruit in the industry today still play crucial role.
The challenges of storing organic apples
Last season, Washington harvested 13 million boxes of organic apples and even more are expected
Midsize growers will feel the squeeze
Tree fruit industry poised for consolidation, banker says.
Bringing antique apples back to market
Michigan grower finds niche with abundance of heritage varieties.
Growing big with Genevas
Third-year Washington trial offers new insight into cropping capabilities.
Going green with reds and whites
Will the investment in eco-certification for your vineyard pay off? It depends.
Plight of the Concords
Juice grape prices inching up, but acreage decline continues.
Northwest cherry growers think global at 75th institute
Peter Zeihan gives the keynote speech during the 2018 Cherry Institute in Yakima, Washington,
Long live the King
Lynn Long is announced as the 2018 Cherry King at the annual Cherry
Huge tract of prime land near Walla Walla sold to San Francisco group
Farmland LP of San Francisco is the intended buyer in one of the most-watched sales
All aboard the cherry express
Airborne exports through Sea-Tac help make up for tough domestic year for sweet cherries.
Want to get in on organics?
Grower Rick Orozco describes the benefits of regular cultivation with a wonder weeder to
It’s boom time for organics
Washington’s organic apple growers adding 10,000 new acres in just a few years.
A cool place for cherry exports
New facility to improve cherry movement through Sea-Tac.
Washington wine people meet Jan.18-19 to discuss research
The Washington State Wine Commission will hold its annual Research Review on January 18 and
Conner Sullivan, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
family background / Conner along with his cousin Clint Sullivan started their business
James K. Ballard, 1920-2017
James K. Ballard James K. Ballard, a WSU Extension agent for Yakima County
Bankers share financial tips for growers
“A lot of our business is sharing knowledge,” says Ken Ballard of Northwest Farm
Bryant: Troubling signs on trade
With talk of tariffs and ending NAFTA, the apple industry must use defense, data and offense to protect exports.
Computer vision systems can count apples and provide a new perspective on crop load
Kurt Scudder, FarmCloud imaging scientist, drives down a row of Fuji apples on an
Growing by the acres
Results from Washington state questionnaire help paint picture of shifting fruit industry.
Nation’s oldest commercial winery back in operation in Kentucky
After purchasing this property along the Kentucky River for its scenic beauty, Tom Beall learned
Insurance beyond apples
A proposed tree policy could protect the investment in today’s orchards.
Verification program lets growers show off their stewardship
A good sign for growers
Season’s smaller Bings highlight need for better crop load management tools
Overset and undersized
“They are there to find something wrong with you.”
The New York Times paid a visit to a New York apple farm and described
OSU names Mateus Pasa to lead cherry and pear research program
Mateus Pasa Oregon State University has named Mateus Pasa, Ph.D., as assistant professor
Learning Cosmic lessons
Researchers offer the latest horticultural, packing tips for new Washington State University apple variety.
Protecting intellectual property
Managers of new Washington State University-bred apple variety use high-tech software to protect intellectual property rights.
New idea for controlling crop load
New Zealand researchers studying artificial spur extinction to help with crop load management.