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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
Basic rules of Stemilt’s tall spindle
A Stemilt orchard managed by Dale Goldy is planted using a tall spindle system.
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
Young tree pruning demonstrations scheduled
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission will hold two young tree pruning demonstrations on Friday,
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.
Seeking retail space
Retail space is at a premium, with growth in the number of products and organics.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The growing threat of black stem borer
Years after invading from Asia, the insect is emerging as an apple tree pest.
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
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.
Phenotyping in the field goes high-tech
WSU researcher is using thermal infrared cameras and other sensor technologies to study fruit traits.
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.
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
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.