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Breeding becomes more efficient
Genetic markers are available for predicting many fruit traits, but nothing can replace the human palate.
Washington Gov. Inslee kicks off 2014 cherry season
Washington Governor Jay Inslee, left, is given a tour of a new cherry packing
Pear growers expect 2014 crop of 411,400 tons, slightly below average
The Pacific Northwest pear industry expects a smaller crop of excellent quality. (TJ Mullinax/Good
Beyond Honeycrisp
Several new varieties are coming to market with high expectations.
Bill Schultz, Young Grower from Mattawan, Michigan
age / 32 crops / apples, cherries, peaches, grapes, asparagus, and sweet corn
Corr: Skeena has edge in Round #2 Cherry estimate
In their latest published estimate for the cherry crop, Northwest Cherry Growers remain bullish. This
SweeTango’s saga
New apples don’t come with owner’s manuals.
What a Gem! A pear that resists fire blight
Gem is a new fireblight resistant pear tends not to russet. Gem, a
Leafroll virus is costly
Vine removal costs include a three-person crew to use a front-end loader and pull
What makes apple trees tick?
Lakso used "full canopy balloon chambers" to measure carbon dioxide removal from air to
California nursery sales brisk
Coral Champagne is still a popular variety for new plantings in California. California
Geneva in Washington
Third-leaf Fuji on Malling 9 rootstock in unfumigated groundat Brewster, Washington. (Courtesy Tom Auvil)The following
The lure of a better fly trap
USDA researchers identified specific volatiles that attract spotted wing drosophila.
Drosophila is here to stay
Better traps should help growers determine when to spray for spotted wing drosophila.
Pest control costs are rising for tart cherry growers
Preliminary figures indicate a $265 per acre rise, compared to a 2010 survey.
Season-long mildew control?
A build-up of spores after harvest can increase disease pressure the next year.
Overcoming cherry fatigue
Marketers strategize about how to keep consumers buying cherries in the late season.
Consistent cherry pack with technology
New technology allows California packers to manage new varieties more effectively.
Knock wood. NW cherry crop still looking big
The Northwest’s cherry crop remains on track to be the third biggest crop in history.
I’m Cosmic Crisp, says apple formerly known as WA 38
A WA 38 apple, now brand named Cosmic Crisp, near Quincy, Wash., on Sept.
SWD bugs California growers
In California’s climate, spotted wing drosophila thrives during the winter.
Michigan growers wary of spotted wing drosophila
A trapping program is vital so growers know where the spotted wing drosophila is and when.
Washington vineyards, orchards change hands
Sagemoor’s cherries, apples, plus well-established wine grapes attract new owners.
California cherry packers ready for new lines
Two northern California cherry packers are using new grading and sorting technology for the 2014
Growth in California grape plantings
There’s no slowdown yet in wine grape plantings in California. Growers in the state added
Sweet cherry health connection
Health research is a priority for the Northwest Cherry Growers.
New prairie cherry varieties making an impact
Tart cherries from Saskatchewan are still on track to play larger role.
New pest has racing stripes
The African fig fly, a relative of the spotted wing drosophila, is bigger and more competitive.
Curtis Roy, Young Grower from Moxee, Washington
age / 24 crops / manages cherry and apple orchards business / Roy
Club apples are in demand
WA-38.(Geraldine Warner/Good Fruit Grower) Twenty years ago, Red Delicious apple production peaked in
Beyond Honeycrisp
Pazazz apples A number of new varieties that are coming to market are
Thurlby: Northwest cherry team on the go through first crop estimate
The promotion staff at the Northwest Cherry Growers has been all over the globe over
New grape virus in Washington
Don’t assume that red leaves mean grapevine leafroll virus — they could be symptoms of a new disease.
High-tech cherry packing facility debuts
New plant doubles the cherry volume for Washington Fruit.
New cherry bags boost sales
The new consumer bags protect fruit better and allow high-definition graphics, but are more costly to pack.
Thinning apples with more confidence
Apple thinning gets more predictable as scientists gain understanding.
Technology is the future of cherry packing
West Coast cherry packers are quickly adopting new sorting technology.
Pear growers have a strategy for pest management
A new pear pest management plan underlines the need for smaller trees and more efficient systems.
A little paint covers our latest issue
May 15, 2014 Good Fruit Grower cover (Courtesy Kathleen Coy) Our May 15,
Harvesting the light to drive production
Fruit growers have gotten much better at it during the last 40 years.
NW Cherry Growers expect 19.96m boxes this year, up 39 percent from 2013
Northwest Cherry Growers have issued their Round One estimate for this year's cherry crop, and
Potato chips and fine wines
Tim’s famous Northwest snack helped establish this Walla Walla winery.
A-Mazing new technology
Novel spraying system is incorporated into a maze built of rows of apple trees.
Tart cherry industry approves extension of market order
Tart cherry producers and processors voted in March to continue the federal marketing order that
Destined for export: Understanding pesticide residue policy
It is a large international regulatory body with inherent inertia.
How much pheromone for codling moth?
Researcher finds codling moths need much less perfume to disrupt their mating.
Growers advised to prune crab apples (VIDEOS)
Dealing with Manchurian crab apple postharvest storage diseases
Opal apple verified as non-GMO
FirstFruits seeks to head off confusion with a GMO apple that might be approved.
Nematode management strategies
Preplant soil fumigation has long been an effective way to control nematodes, but fumigation in
Is fresh best?
Study shows processed fruits and vegetables can be a good option.