Let in the light
Pruning in mature pear canopies can improve light and spray penetration, boosting fruit quality.
Trellising and training tips for pears
Oregon pear growers host preharvest field day and share tips for building and managing trellis systems.
New pear geneticist hired
Jessica Waite, a postdoctoral research associate at Washington State University, has been hired by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to
Pear packers see the future on the line
State-of-the-art pear technology stars in Mount Adams Fruit upgrade after fire rebuild; other packers are following suit.
Apple, pear and technology research reviews coming up
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites attendance at annual research reviews.
A variety of options for pear breeding
Pear research leaders suggest launching cultivar breeding program.