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Magic Star apple to enter U.S. market
Proprietary Variety Management announced plans this spring to introduce a new red apple, Magic Star, into the U.S. market...
Powers: New leadership, same legacy
Washington State University’s new dean shares her experience and vision for a resilient future for Washington fruit.
Adrian Heffron, a young grower from Outlook, Washington
family background/Adrian is a fifth-generation farmer pursuing a horticulture degree at Wenatchee Valley College. He has two brothers, John and Ian, and is the son of Diana and John Heffron.
Selecting system preferences
Michigan growers try their hand at UFO apples.
Arctic expansion in Washington
British Columbia-based producer of Arctic apples building new slicing facility in U.S.
Washington weather conditions pose extreme fire blight risk
Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension is warning growers of extreme fire blight risk continuing through the weekend with rain and warmer temperatures in the forecast...
New WA on the way for apple growers
WSU’s apple breeding program is ready to make its next release and invites growers to field days.
Washington Soil Health Initiative invests in long-term research orchard planting
With funding from the Washington Soil Health Initiative, researchers from Washington State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture planted 2.5 acres of Honeycrisp at the Sunrise Research Orchard in Rock Island...
Viridiana (Viri) Acevedo, a young grower from Royal City, Washington
family background/Viridiana is originally from Michoacán, Mexico, and grew up in Royal City. She is working on a degree at Wenatchee Valley College and is the daughter of Rafaela Saucedo and Leonardo Acevedo.
A plan of defense against fire blight
Fire blight experts make progress understanding how, when and where your antibiotic alternatives work best.
Switching seasons improves weed suppression
Research confirms fall is the best time to apply preemergent herbicides.
Washington State Fruit Commission and five-state cherry meetings May 17
The Washington State Fruit Commission will hold a board of directors meeting May 17 in Richland, with the annual five-state meeting for Cherry Growers Northwest to follow.
Daisy Arias, a young grower from Entiat, Washington
Daisy earned her bachelor’s degree in fruit and vegetable management at Washington State University and is a research assistant at Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee. She is the daughter of Teresa and Pedro Arias.
Catching water in a net
Italian researcher uses netting to cut back on irrigation.
IFTA tour sees Michigan growers meeting the challenges
IFTA tours resilient Michigan orchards.
IFTA focus: EverCrisp an up-and-comer in Michigan
IFTA panel explores EverCrisp’s potential in Michigan.
Facing reduced exports, Washington Apple Commission tasks new committee with planning for the future
The short 2022 apple harvest and myriad export challenges — from tariffs to tangled global transport — have taken Washington apple exports to the lowest level in 20 years...
Let there be loppers in your crop load management plan
Don’t forget the pruning part of crop load management.
Thiago Campbell, a young grower from Homestead, Florida
Thiago earned his horticulture degree from the University of Florida, a master’s degree at Penn State University and is working on his doctorate from Washington State University. He’s the son of Cecilia and Richard Campbell.
Mast named 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year
Bob Mast, president of Wenatchee-based CMI Orchards, was named the 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year...
Family apple farm thriving in Southeast Michigan
Swindeman family succeeds despite distance from the rest of the state’s apple industry.
Temperature tutorials from a strange spring
Spring 2022 was an anomaly in the Northwest, but some lessons carry forward.
Cosmic Crisp cracks the Top 10
The Cosmic Crisp apple, developed and marketed for Washington growers, has cracked the Top 10 in sales value and volume in the United States...
Brandt and Trent Swindeman, young growers from Deerfield, Michigan
Brandt went to Albion College in Michigan and Trent went to Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio, both studying business. They are the sons of Mary Pat and Jim Swindeman.
Growers vote to renew Michigan Apple Committee
Michigan’s apple producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Apple Advertising and Promotion Program, also known as the Michigan Apple Committee, for another five years...
Tree times a Lady: Petite Lady Apple stacks up
Small growers bet on small Lady Apple for niche markets.
Good to Know: Production priorities for USDA research
At Appalachian Fruit Research Station, scientists focus on sustainable production for modern systems.
Genetic research rearing moths that don’t like them apples
Researcher explores genetics for codling moth control.
Double-duty nets protect apple crop
Hail netting protects apple trees from pests in University of Minnesota trial.
Industry appreciates how Adam loves apples
A blogger with over 300 apple reviews under his belt shares his insights with the industry.
Kai Jenks, a young grower from Royal City, Washington
Kai graduated from Wenatchee Valley College with a degree in horticulture and works at Northwest Wholesale and his family business. He has four siblings and is the son of Heather and Justin Jenks and grandson of John and Mary Jenks.
Harvest handoff for longtime fieldman
Though they come from different generations, fieldmen share a people-first philosophy.
USApple creates environmental position, promotes Liwanag
The U.S. Apple Association has promoted one of its staff members to the newly created position of manager of environmental affairs.
Fire blight’s reappearing act
New York’s fire blight problems get more complicated.
Honeycrisp storage passport stamped
Cornell researchers refine bitter pit prediction method.
IFTA tour visits modern, resilient Michigan orchards
On Day 2 of the annual conference, IFTA buses visited a few locations on the Fruit Ridge north of Grand Rapids, where most of Michigan’s apples grow.
Why DIY with nursery trees?
Eastern growers see cheaper trees and more management with on-farm nurseries.
USApple announces 2023 NextGen Apple Fellowship class
The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the 2023 class of its emerging leader program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship.
Sam Godwin takes on chair role at Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, Jim Doornink steps down after decades
After decades in a leadership role at the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, board member Jim Doornink is stepping down as chair. He will be replaced by Sam Godwin, a grower from Tonasket, Washington.
Uncovering the Ellepot advantage
Trees propagated in biodegradable paper pots can grow faster than their bareroot brethren.
Get a head start on crop load management
EXPO session discusses precision crop load management.
Pointers for picking a platform
Pennsylvania grower shares his platform picking process.
Branded variety news: Mardi Gras pear makes debut; SugarBee apple program expands
A new pear variety is hitting store shelves in February, marketed under the brand name Mardi Gras by Domex Superfresh Growers of Yakima, Washington.
West Michigan Research Station up and running
New Michigan research station seeks to solve regional fruit problems.
Cowiche Growers cooperative celebrates a century
Cowiche Growers, a grower-owned fruit packing cooperative in Washington’s Yakima Valley, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Hard cider sales show regional resiliency
Despite growing competition in beverage options, multiple channels are driving hard cider sales.
Plant hormones help prevent bitter pit
PGRs proving to be effective bitter pit management tools.
Italian orchards growing into the multiverse
IFTA Italy tour-goers gawk at multileader planar systems.
A small start for Cosmic Crisp expansion overseas
International WA 38 producers beginning to get WSU variety to market.
Where pathogens persist in the packing house
Clemson University food safety study focuses on dry packing-line surfaces.