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Griggs appointed to Apple Commission
John Griggs John Griggs, a grower from Orondo, Washington, will serve on the
Seneca Foods buys Diana Fruit Co.
Seneca Foods Corporation said today that it has purchased Diana Fruit Co. Seneca said the
Michigan tart cherry growers switching to high-density plantings
The cherries in that slice of pie most likely came from an orchard in Michigan,
Oregon cherry recovery
Oregon cherry growers will continue to recover from a 2014 freeze by pruning
How to use pear growth regulators
Growth regulators can prevent drop and enhance storability of pears if used correctly.
Washington grape growers honor industry members
The Washington wine industry honored several long-time industry members for their pioneering involvement and advancement
Consumers will not tire of new varieties, Washington grower tells IFTA conference
Fruit growers need look no further than the beverage aisle at their local convenience store
U.S. wine export market ripe for growth
Wine grape growers' state of industry panels highlight positive market trends.
IFTA growers feel the big chill in Grand Rapids
The word of the day Tuesday, Day 4 of the IFTA conference in Grand Rapids,
Which apple rootstock should you grow with?
Apple growers have a lot of options when it comes to selecting the best rootstock for their orchards.
Avoiding rootstock mistakes
Growers can find more success if they avoid some common mistakes when selecting rootstock.
WSU’s WA 2 apple will be re-launched and marketed as Sunrise Magic
Washington State University's WA 2 apple will be marketed as Sunrise Magic, the university announced
Some like the biggest trees
Jason Matson from Matson Fruit Company shows some of his Honeycrisp rows during the
MSU researcher to growers: fire blight is just “bad, bad, bad”
A record 404 people attended science-heavy presentations today (Monday) Feb. 8, 2016, at the
Video: Pear Bureau Northwest new website focuses on pear sales
Pear Bureau Northwest’s redesigned website at www.trade.usapears.org features information on pear varieties and marketing
Rootstock project wins USDA award
NC-140 Regional Rootstock Research Project logo The multidisciplinary, multistate NC-140 Regional Research Project
Basic rules of Stemilt’s tall spindle
A Stemilt orchard managed by Dale Goldy is planted using a tall spindle system.
Grape canopy control
Juice grape growers can manage size of vines with pruning, irrigation and maybe some thinning.
Grape seed color has little effect
Study upends thinking that wine’s taste depends heavily on color of the grape seed when harvested.
Growers visit plots of cherries and apples during IFTA conference
Traverse City, Michigan, grower Leonard Ligon discusses how fruit and leaf buds protrude from
IFTA conference opens in Grand Rapids, celebrates “moneymaker” apple varieties
Wanda Heuser Gale of International Plant Management polishes and displays apples at the kickoff
Digging into the roots of a vineyard
Volume of fine and coarse roots varies during season.
Canvasback puts down roots
Brian Rudin practices a vineyard-focused approach to winemaking.
California winery at home in Washington
A blind tasting of wines brought Duckhorn Wine Company to Washington.
Young tree pruning demonstrations scheduled
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission will hold two young tree pruning demonstrations on Friday,
International cherry challenges
China’s economic struggles may make for a difficult cherry export year.
Hansen: Building a world-class wine research program
Melissa Hansen It’s a new era for viticulture and enology research in Washington.
300 pages on pears
Starkrimson is a strain of Clapp’s Favorite, which was raised by Thaddeus Clapp in
Catherine Kiyokawa, a Young Grower from Parkdale, Oregon
Catherine is a fourth-generation farmer. Her grandfather, Mamoru Kiyokawa, started growing tree fruit on the farm. Catherine works closely with her father, Randy, and older brother Cameron.
Family Legacy
New McDougall and Sons orchard honors the past and heralds the future.
Race to the top: Honeycrisp growing pressures
As Honeycrisp production increases, growers feel the pressure to produce fruit sooner rather than later.
Are fall-blooming apples curiosity or concern?
Growers can curb ill-timed blooms caused by weather patterns.
Gamache Vineyard sold to Allan Brothers
Naches, Washington-based Allan Brothers Incorporated announced the purchase of Gamache Vineyard near Basin City, Washington,
Remarkable Marquette
The Minnesota variety could be nice addition for cooler-climate vineyards.
Saving cherries from the birds
Unfortunately for growers, cherries are often a favorite snack for birds. Researchers are using
Seeking retail space
Retail space is at a premium, with growth in the number of products and organics.
Keeping pears firm
More research ahead for compound to improve pear firmness.
Key to watering Concord grapes
The key times in the growing season when water is most critical to grapevine
Strategies for saving water
Dong Wang, research leader with the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center’s Water Management
Okanagan seeks USDA approval for non browning GMO “Arctic Fuji”
Canadian grower Okanagan Specialty Fruit is seeking USDA approval for a third non-browning apple, which
Cherry industry crowns 72nd Cherry King
Dennis Jones is crowned the 72nd Cherry King during the Cherry Institute on January
Food safety research focuses on packing
Scientists hope to reduce food safety risks in Washington apple packing houses.
Gathering data for food safety
Research will help inform the FDA and producers as the Food Safety Modernization Act is implemented.
Getting the most out of Apogee
Growth regulator should be applied as early in the season as possible.
Enhancing fruit quality
Many growth regulators are available for apples.
Table grape potential in Washington
Table grapes grow well in eastern Washington and could be popular in niche markets.
Elevating Idaho table grapes
Researchers will study new varieties and canopy management for table grapes in the Gem State.
Innovation and inspiration: 2015 Silver Apple Award
Del Feigal’s talents in the orchard are a valuable resource for other growers.
Impact of imports
Fresh apples, pears and sweet cherries hold their own for U.S. producers.
Does it profit to grow for direct-market?
Growers can sell for a higher price, but they also face higher overhead and labor costs.