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Tree Fruit Research Commission releases new cherry pesticide study
File photo. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower) For growers looking to export, the Washington
New peach and nectarine varieties help Eastern growers compete
Marketing challenges in the Mid-Atlantic
SweeTango dancing in bigger numbers
The product of a breeding program at the University of Minnesota, the SweeTango apple variety
Simple steps for water sampling
Researchers are educating packing house operators and growers about proper water sampling methods in orchards and vineyards.
Washington State’s 2016 estimated apple harvest: Big, but watch for caveats
Washington apple growers may harvest 176.4 million boxes of apples in 2016, according to an
Assessment analyzes risk for spread of apple maggot
The PacifiClean composting facility in Quincy, Washington, is shown operational in the spring of
State finalizes rules to kill maggots before shipping compost
Washington state regulators have finalized special permit requirements for composters seeking to transport feed stocks
Crop forecasts: this year, more apples and tart cherries
Three recent fruit crop forecasts predict larger apple and tart cherry crops and a smaller
Senate passes GMO labelling bill; next it goes to the House
A bill that would establish a nationwide requirement for labelling of genetically-modified ingredients in food
Newhouse named chair of national wine grape association
Todd Newhouse of Outlook, Washington, has been elected chairman of the Winegrape Growers of America.
Reinventing the string thinner (Video)
California cling peach grower modifies Darwin for nonplanar orchards.
Pear emojis may be the next thing to spur fruit sales
Sometimes a smiley face just doesn’t convey your emotions. Maybe you feel a little …
James Claar Whitelatch, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
James manages the wine grape crops on the family’s estate in the White Bluffs region of central Washington. He works alongside his brother John, and parents, Bob and Crista Whitelatch.
Wine grape revelations
Survey finds research program matches growers’ needs, but more education efforts may be necessary.
Five other grapes grown to resist the cold
These varieties were developed to withstand Minnesota’s winters.
Are your bins sanitary?
Promising options for wooden and plastic bins’ "cleanability" were identified in study.
Minnesota’s dry, cold-hardy white
New white wine grape variety shows resistance to downy, powdery mildew, phylloxera.
2016 cherry harvest update: still 18.4 million 20-pound boxes expected
Routine June rains have selectively spared some cherry orchards entirely while causing significant damage in
A new way to apply chemicals
Results look promising for solid-set canopy system delivery.
WSU’s Sunrise Magic relaunch may conflict with Crimson Delight
New dawn for WA 2.
New York Apple CEO retiring
Jim Allen will retire as president and CEO of New York Apple Association Inc., effective
How to grow the WA 2
The WA 2 tree is compact and highly productive. (Geraldine Warner/Good Fruit Grower)
Corr: Foxtrot dances its way onto the apple scene
Grower Rob Wyles thinks he has a winner.
Cool weather spreads out cherry harvest
Cool weather throughout Eastern Washington has slowed down the region’s sweet cherry harvest. And that’s
Setting sights on the Cosmic Crisp consumer
Fruit marketers band together to develop quality standards for Cosmic Crisp.
New policy provides guidance for Cosmic Crisp propagation
What about propagating?
Growing Cosmic Crisp
Researchers offer more tips for growing WA 38, including girdling.
Mexico dismisses dumping complaint against U.S. apple growers
The Mexican government has terminated an antidumping case filed by growers in the border state
Breeding for apple consumer preferences
Test orchard plays key role as researchers seek the next great apple variety.
Trials to improve cider tannins and harvesting
For some cider makers, tannins are the holy grail of the cider business. Without tannins
Cider apple variety shortage
The four apples pictured here in grower Steve Wood’s hands are, clockwise from the
The next GMO apple
Arctic Golden Delicious set to be the first commercial crop of genetically modified apples, plans are underway for an Arctic Fuji.
New Lewis-Clark Valley appellation established on Washington, Idaho border
Lewiston, Idaho winemaker: ‘An amazing place to grow and make wine’
Breeders continue effort to develop early cherry varieties
California breeders continue efforts to develop early cherry varieties.
Washington Apple Commission announces crop estimate, new officers
The Washington Apple Commission has elected a slate of officers for the 2016-2017 season. Dave
Fresh pear assessment remains steady through 2017
Pear growers will keep their same assessment rate of 44.9 cents per box for the
Pear growers again hold the line on marketing assessment
For the fifth year straight, the assessment charged to growers for the federal marketing order
WAVE program to be held July 14
The inaugural Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) program will be held July 14
Breeding better rootstocks
Michigan State pursues patents for improved cherry rootstocks using plantings in the Pacific Northwest.
Piece-rate pay guidelines
Officials working to provide practical advice following last year’s Washington state Supreme Court ruling.
Spraying for powdery mildew
Study aims to find best time to apply fungicide.
The problem of powdery mildew
WSU researcher to study cherries’ sudden transition from resistant to susceptible during the growing season.
Suzanne Niemann, a young grower from Yakima, Washington
family background / Suzanne’s love of agriculture grew out of her interest in
Two growers weigh in on cider apple varieties
Tieton Cider Works' "Hilltop Cider" orchard in Yakima, Wash., in 2014.(TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)
NW cherry growers optimistic during five-state meeting
Round 3 cherry harvest projection drops from two weeks ago
Hansen: Research leads to better control for grape disease
Saved fungicide sprays for powdery mildew keep $2 million-plus in grape growers’ pockets.
Organic control of SWD
Organic researchers are evaluating various kinds of materials to separate insects from fruit, such
Beakers and breakthroughs in SWD research
California research into spotted wing drosophila sounds like science fiction.
SWD – How to stop a proliferate pest?
Growers and researchers are struggling in efforts to control the spread of spotted wing drosophila.
Ferguson: Renewed focus on little cherry disease
Research underway to study leafhopper vectors of Western X.