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Setting the course for future varieties – Video
The stewards of Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp discuss how these varieties came to be and how the programs were shaped by their discoveries.
Big response for little cherry disease
Pacific Northwest industry aims to tackle little cherry disease.
Erin Carlson, a young grower from Summerland, British Columbia
https://youtu.be/j6nyF1ohOQQ family background/ Erin received her agriculture degree in organics at the University of Guelph
Reducing the risk of listeria: Video
Food safety experts share strategies for monitoring and responding to ‘L. mono.’
Rogue economics in the vineyard: Video
Is it a financially viable option to rogue infected vines?
Michael Mitterer, a young grower from Kastelbell, South Tyrol, Italy
https://youtu.be/9wuHYXJaAio family background / Michael grew up working at his family farm in the Alps
Kevin Kenoyer, a young grower from Cashmere, Washington
https://youtu.be/5kkO4p4FgUI family background/Kevin is a fourth-generation grower who grew up in the Wenatchee River Valley.
Johnson: The other side of the rainbow
Good Fruit Grower's Jared Johnson explains how we handled this issue’s cover shot, which was just too big to fit.
Dustin Tobin, a young grower from Grandview, Washington
https://youtu.be/QBDNg8YDwV8 family background/Dustin grew up working with his family at Dave Tobin Farms and studied
Getting ready for robots
Evolution of the technology and the orchard required for robotic harvest.
Robotic picking machine’s first apple harvest underway: Video
Abundant Robotics debuts robotic harvester in New Zealand apple orchard for first harvest headed to market.
Canopy camera in your pocket – Video
Smartphone photos, coupled with a computer program that analyzes orchard canopies, could help growers count their crops before harvest.
Harrison Van Meekeren, a young grower from Lakeville, Nova Scotia
https://youtu.be/o_kqGWKwkTk family background / Harrison grew up in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia and
Breeding bugs to fly and die – Video
Researchers, technology company explore sterile codling moth releases in U.S. apple orchards.
Spray researchers aim to catch their drift – Video
New drift assessment survey underway to improve models that predict pesticide drift risk and potentially preclude unnecessarily restrictive labels.
Roland Markgraf, a young grower from Kelowna, British Columbia
https://youtu.be/HOpOWGRf3IE family background / Roland will be graduating from University of British Columbia with a
Risk reduction has its rewards – Video
Panelists share some key tips to help bring success to your orchard.
Nereyida Ponce, a young grower from Prosser, Washington
https://youtu.be/n5Gz_95FmW8 family background/Nereyida grew up on her family’s farm growing Concord grapes. She is pursuing
Heart-healthy certification expanded for all varieties of USA Pears
The American Heart Association's Heart-Check logo is now certified for all 10 varieties of
Dan Norman, a young grower from Sparta, Michigan
https://youtu.be/zg5xYhPLDJA family background/ Dan is a first-generation tree fruit grower who wants to build on
Apple marketers like social media
Facebook, YouTube and pop-up stores giving marketers new tools to introduce consumers to club apples.
Michelle Cortens, a young grower from Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHI9nMXT8K8 family background/Michelle is the first generation in her family in agriculture. She grew up
Behind the scenes: 2019 Good Fruit Grower cover launch
https://youtu.be/IjlwrjwUPcU Shane Davies takes off from the summit of Te Mata Peak overlooking Hawke's Bay,
Prototype picker: Apple Vacuum System tested — Video
Apple Vacuum System mounted on a Bandit Xpress platform may look strange, but orchard managers seem pleased with performance.
Flor Maldonado, a young grower from Tonasket, Washington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwVo-6gUUPs family background / Flor grew up on farms, since she was a small child,
WSTFA18: Fire blight in the spotlight : Video
Many of Tuesday morning’s sessions were very popular, including the fire blight presentation. (TJ
Rise of the machines: Are you ready to mechanize? – Video
Near-fully mechanized vineyards are leading the way to premium wine grapes.
Devyani Isabel Gupta, a young grower in Walla Walla, Washington
family background / Devyani, a past recipient of the Walter J. Clore Scholarship,
Lessons in doing the impossible
Sunnyside vineyard’s conversion to drip irrigation and mechanical pruning lead to lessons at Viticulture Day.
Making sure Cosmic comes out Crisp – Video
Growers learn from other growers on tour of some of the first commercial WA 38 plantings.
Matt Duke, a young grower in Yakima, Washington
family background/Matt is the first generation of his family to work in agriculture.
IFTA B.C. tour: Lessons from Lake Country
IFTA tour hosts share tips on growing cherries.
IFTA B.C. tour: Land of late and lucrative cherries – Video
British Columbia growers double down to hit the late-season market.
Madeleine van Roechoudt, a young grower from Lake Country, British Columbia
family background/ Madeleine continues a multigenerational farm that began north of Kelowna in
Shaking it up in the orchard: Video
WSU continues work on tiered shake-and-catch harvester.
Battling birds with lights, sounds — Video
Makers of new noise and laser deterrents promise birds won’t habituate to the technology.
The new buzz for blossoms
Drones won’t replace bees for pollination, but they may help.
Guilherme Fontanella Sander, a young grower from Vale do Sol, Brazil
family background / Guilherme grew up working alongside his father Renato and mother
Steven Murray Jr., a young grower from Bakersfield, California
family background / Steven has helped change Murray Family Farms’ business, adding farm
Post-Cosmic question: What’s next?
With launch of WA 38 underway, WSU’s apple breeding program hopes to build on successes.
Elizabeth Bourcier, a young grower from Walla Walla, Washington
family background / Elizabeth studied winemaking and viticulture at Walla Walla Community College
Meet WSU’s new breeder — Video
Per McCord assumes duties with Washington State University’s stone fruit program.
Nick Anderson, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
family background/ Nick graduated from Columbia Gorge Community College, married Annabeth and has
Bruno Simpson, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Bruno is the third generation of Waimea Nurseries and has
Here are some pointers for hiring H-2A workers
Panelists offer insights about federal guest worker program from several years of experience.
Growing into the future – Video
New Zealand researchers and growers testing limits with 2D, 3D systems.
Kyle Ardiel, a young grower from Thornbury, Ontario
family background/ After growing up on the family farm, Kyle earned a business
A standout tour of New Zealand – Photos & VR
IFTA attendees were easy to spot as they traversed the New Zealand countryside. Here are a few highlights.
Yvette Jones, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Yvette grew up traveling around the globe with parents David
New Zealand’s Honeycrisp blossoms in Timaru – Video
Finicky variety finds success in central New Zealand climate.