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Kevin & Mark Stennes, Young Growers from Pateros, Washington
Stennes twins talk about growing organics tree fruit operation.
Diamond and Gem
Diamond Fruit sees great potential in new variety.
In The Box: The joy of harvest
From left, Camden Wheatcroft, Casey Boullioun, José Rodriguez, and Nick Haas, who worked this
A note about our latest Pear cover
Nancy Born displays her retirement giftfrom Geraldine Warner. Readers who enjoy editor Geraldine
Good Point: Success in pear marketing
Change can be uncomfortable, but is unavoidable. One key to change is adaptation,
See WA 38 (Cosmic Crisp apple)
A WA 38 apple grown near Quincy, Washington on Sept. 18, 2013. (TJ Mullinax/Good
U.S. Apple estimates 264 million bushels
The U.S. Apple Association is estimating a U.S. apple crop of 234.8 million bushels this
Processors agree to price schedule for Michigan apples
The Michigan Processing Apple Growers marketing committee has negotiated minimum apple prices with six apple
Washington apple producers hope to resume exports to China
After being shut out of China for two seasons, some Washington apple producers will likely
USDA publishes proposed rule to allow imports of apples from China
The public has until September 16 to comment on the proposed rule.
What makes peach trees tick?
Ted DeJong has spent a career finding answers to that question.
Washington expects a record apple crop of 140 million boxes
Different varieties of apples growing in a Gleed, Washington orchard in July are expected
NW cherry crop breaks record
Jose Gurrola pulls leaves from cherries he harvested in Prosser, Washington, during a record-breaking
Vinifera grapes hit hard
Hybrid varieties fared much better.
More apples coming
Apple supply worldwide could hit 100 million tons by 2025, up from 65 million now.
How to retain the crop
Growers can’t afford to let expensive apples fall off the trees.
The CandyCot story
“John was amazed at the diversity and intense flavor of apricot varieties he saw.”
Paperwork snafu halting H-2A workers at Mexican border
Up to 2,000 potential workers stymied at Tijuana crossing, another 800 stuck at Nuevo Laredo
David Alvarez, Young Grower from Prosser, Washington
age / 28 crops / Organic cherries and apples title / Farm manager
Pruning tips
The latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers.
Piqa Boo licensed in Australia
Prevar Limited assigned a licenses to produce and sell the new Piqa Boo pear in Australia.
Herald visits Sea-Tac to watch cherries fly to China
The Yakima Herald-Republic's Ross Courtney visited Sea-Tac airport to watch cherries from the Yakima and
Grab and go packaging: Cup o’ Cherries
Chelan Fresh Marketing's new snack package Cup o'Cherries. (Geraldine Warner/Good Fruit Grower) Chelan
Fourth cherry residue test results are available
Signs of spray residue on harvest-ready cherries. (Courtesy WTFRC 2014 cherry report) For
How to grow Cosmic Crisp
WA 38 is grower friendly and should present minimal harvesting, storage, or packing problems.
New peach textures
Future breeders have the tools to make ideal peaches.
More apples being grown in Michigan cherry country
Michigan Pomesters look at ways to turn apple trials into real-world application.
Trees in a sandbox
Peach growing practices transformed by solid California research
Leaf removal benefits
Early leaf removal could change cluster structure; late can delay ripening
Tips on video from the 2014 Cherry Institute sessions
Three short videos highlighting tips for tree-fruit growers from the 2014 Cherry Institute in Yakima,
Northwest cherries moving in huge volumes
Cherry harvest in Prosser, Washington in 2014. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower) June saw
Peter Martini, Young Grower from Escalon, California
age / 37 crops / Peaches and almonds title / Farm manager business
Stone fruit farm stay
Mike and Nori Naylor, and Henny the farm dog, relax on the porch of
Organic Pioneer
Mike Naylor has grown organic stone fruit for 30 years.
Registration for grapevine virus workshop ends July 3
July 3 is the deadline to register for one of three, half-day workshops on grapevine
More than cherries
These red and green plastic molds are berry baggers, a device patented by O-G
Peaches inhibit breast cancer
Scientists found that consumption of peach polyphenolics slowed tumor growth.
Thurlby on radio: 2014 Northwest cherry crop still looking great
BJ Thurlby of Northwest Cherry Growers continues to have a bullish outlook on this year's
Low chill hurts California cherry crop
Lack of winter tule fog impacted fruit set.
Warmest spring in 20 years ends with hottest May since 1997
Washington State has been warm, the warmest spring in 20 years, says AgWeatherNet meteorologist Nic Loyd.
New board member joins Washington Wine Industry Foundation
Sherri Swingle joins the Washington Wine Industry Foundation board of directors. Swingle, who was the
Nurseries struggle to meet demand
Growers are spending their profits on updating orchards.
Nurseries fund East Malling research
INN will provide funding for rootstock development.
Consumers rate Cosmic Crisp (WA 38)
After the apples had been stored for several months, consumers preferred the taste and texture of WA 38 over Honeycrisp.
Good, better, best? The quest for better apple rootstocks
Headed whips are being planted in a rootstock trial at Wapato, Washington in 2014. The
Building for the apple boom
Washington’s apple production has ramped up faster than expected.
High demand for trees
There seems to be no letup in growers’ desire to plant more apple trees.
Northwest cherry growers gain airlift capacity into Shanghai
Northwest cherry growers gained airlift capacity into China with the launch today of weekly service
Corr: Our Gov is a Good Fruit Grower reader
Washington Governor Jay Inslee, right, and Washington Fruit and Produce Co. president Rick Plath.
More varieties on the way
Higher-quality apples should increase consumption and expand trade.