Establishing or replanting an orchard is a money-making opportunity. The most cost-effective system to establish does not necessarily generate the highest return on investment. The focus needs to be on producing the highest quality fruit—and therefore the highest returns—in your environment, says Tom Auvil, research horticulturist with the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission. Below, Auvil explains how to maximize the profit potential of a new planting: Variety Have an ongoing review of your orchard so you know which blocks or segments are poor performers economically and need to be replaced. Select the new variety based on an understanding of the […]