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Wine growth stays strong
Acreage, production and prices continue to increase in Washington.
Big supply of juice grapes = low prices
Juice grape prices are likely to remain flat this year, but 2017 could be brighter for growers.
Strong start for 2015 apple crop
Prices going up after Washington growers harvest third-largest crop ever.
Mexico to impose duties on U.S. apples
The Mexican government is imposing provisional duties on most U.S. apple exports, beginning Jan. 7,
Nick Plath, a young grower from George, Washington
grower / George, Washington age / 26 crops / Apples, cherries, and wine
New focus on grade standards
Hort council aims for industry involvement to help monitor other nations’ quality metrics.
WSU virologist retires
Ken Eastwell will continue to work on little cherry disease after his retirement.
Surviving as a small grower
Sam Godwin has strategies for staying competitive.
SugarBee causes a buzz
The variety was developed in Minnesota from open-pollinated Honeycrisp.
Stinkbug taint in wine
Researchers studying BMSB in wine have found mixed results.
The growing threat of black stem borer
Years after invading from Asia, the insect is emerging as an apple tree pest.
Growers rebuild after plum pox
Some Ontario growers have turned to wine grapes, while others are growing fresh stone fruit varieties.
New York wine varietal debuts
Goose Watch Winery was the first in the nation to offer the new wine
Cornell’s grape choices
Historic breeding program takes the long road when it comes to new grapes.
Learning about new grape clones
National Grape Registry website contains useful information about wine grape clones.
Protect vines from the cold
Burying a spare cane provides insurance against very hard winters.
How to grow WA 38
The tip-bearing variety has pendant limbs.
WA 38 has few faults
The apple tolerates a wide range of environmental conditions.
2015 apple crop was big; third largest ever
Red Delicious apples (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower) Apple prices are going up just
Stinkbug continues its spread
Northwest growers should be on the lookout for brown marmorated stinkbug
Expo preview: Growers seek peach varieties that are hardier
Thoughts on new peaches to fill in gaps during the season
Labor tops list of concerns for Grower of the Year
Worker worries
Grower of the Year learns more through industry involvement
Learning from the board
Fruitful fortitude: 2015 Grower of the Year
After taking over the farm at 25, Brenton Roy grew a solid reputation one crop at a time.
New ways of doing business: 2015 Grower of the Year
Oasis Farms settles on V-trellis with arches, makes move to Geneva.
73rd Annual Cherry Institute opens on Jan. 15 in Yakima
The 73rd annual Cherry Institute begins January 15 at the Yakima Convention Center with an
Phenotyping in the field goes high-tech
WSU researcher is using thermal infrared cameras and other sensor technologies to study fruit traits.
Wine grape growers invited to meetings on pest management plan
Representatives from Oregon’s wine grape industry are collaborating to create a Pest Management Strategic Plan
Root pruning is making a comeback
Old practice finds new application by solving modern problems in apples.
Slice and sanitize to slow browning
New products are reported to slow browning and reduce microorganisms on fresh-cut produce.
Help to salvage burned land
Safety net programs are available to aid growers in wildfire disasters.
After the Washington fires
Packers work with insurers to recover from two wildfires that struck central Washington.
Asia-Pacific wine regulators meet to develop wine trade
More than 80 wine regulators and wine industry representatives from 17 Pacific Rim economies met
More profits from Concords
Experimental design doubled Concord grape yields last year.
Tough times on the concord belt
Growers facing difficulties with both juice and wine grapes.
Solar power becomes affordable
Winery owners see switch to solar power as a good investment.
Lasers guide new precision pruning tech
A pre-pruner uses laser technology for more precise pruning to eliminate need for follow-up hand pruning.
New grape harvester leaves MOG in the field
Selective mechanical harvesters help improve wine quality by delivering cleaner fruit to wineries.
Process Pear Committee nominations scheduled
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Processed Pear Committee, which is administered by
Coming in January: Nominations for WA Cherry Marketing Committee
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place
New York Times says new varieties seek to dominate $3b apple industry
The New York Times gives a detailed account of competition among new varieties to dominate
Pear Bureau’s Kennedy honored among produce industry young leaders
Pear Bureau Northwest, the non-profit marketing organization that represents the 1,600 pear growers of Oregon
If netting is the future, what color?
WSU researchers study how netting colors prevent Honeycrisp sunburn.
Jake Robison, a Young Grower from Chelan, Washington
Jake is a fourth generation farmer who grows tree fruit on 120 acres. He’s the son of Dave and Karla Robison and nephew to Allen Robison.
Washington still holds the organic edge
Although Europe has extensive organic acreage, much of it is not very productive.
Looking for good sports
Michigan State researcher thinks mutations will help identify genes governing apple quality traits.
Before you push trees
Older orchards can be repurposed to new uses or topworked to new varieties.
Bruce Allen has a passion for quality
As volumes of Honeycrisp increase, high quality will be key to success.
Grow the tree before cropping Honeycrisp
Honeycrisp trees will stop growing as soon as they fruit.
Honeycrisp thinning takes all season
Honeycrisp’s tendencies to produce large fruit and bear biennially complicate crop load management.