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Old orchards and old problems for pest control
Abandoned blocks can increase pest and disease pressure.
Washington wine grape growers downsizing
Washington viticulturists face painful adjustments to Ste. Michelle volume decrease.
PGRs reduce vigor in WA 38 trials at WSU
Green spot in WA 38 apples is a result of a nutrient imbalance caused in part by excess vigor. Manage the vigor and you manage green spot...
Enrollment open for Latino Agriculture Education for Viticulture Program winter courses
Registration is open for the winter session of the Latino Agriculture Education for Viticulture Program in Central Washington, according to a news release from the program...
Triumphs and trials of growing Ambrosia
Nova Scotia growers share some key characteristics of Canadian-bred apple.
USDA introduces new grapevine insurance program
Grape growers will have a new risk management tool next year to insure the vines themselves, not just the crop, against natural hazards such as wildfire or freeze damage...
Good Point: The industry needs apple advocates
Growers have great fruit to offer, the challenge is building domestic and export consumption.
Cami Brandt, a young grower from Wapato, Washington
Cami earned a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Central Washington University and is working on her master’s degree in business at Eastern Washington University. She is the daughter of Paul Brandt.
Producing pears with lots of helping hands
Thousands of volunteers make harvest happen at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Medford Pear Orchard.
Planning and preparation allows an early exit from farming
Third-generation grower retires early on his terms.
University of Minnesota gets Kudos for its latest apple release
The University of Minnesota’s apple breeding program has released its latest variety: MN33, branded as Kudos...
Growers gather in Canada’s Honeycrisp haven
IFTA tours orchards in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.
Growers grin and pear it in Eastern Canada
Pears fill market niche for Nova Scotia grower.
CMI Orchards announces partnership with Starr Ranch Growers; Gilbert Orchards moves to Washington Fruit Growers
This week, CMI Orchards, the Wenatchee-based sales and marketing company, announced a new partnership with Starr Ranch Growers...
Delivering data across Virginia vineyards
Communication network connects Virginia vineyards to more information.
WSU field day focuses on WA 64 harvest timing and WA 38 horticulture
To figure out the optimum harvest timing for WA 64, the new apple release from Washington State University, researchers will be picking at repeated intervals in coming weeks...
Old trees, new growers
One couple’s pear orchard purchase shows how community and co-op support can help attract new growers to the industry.
Northwest pear growers expect average crop volume
Northwest pear growers expect to harvest about 15.2 million standard box equivalents for the 2023 season...
Co-op cooperation aims to keep the pear industry growing
New leaders at the Wenatchee River Valley’s three pear cooperatives share their vision for meeting the challenges facing the region.
Moffitt: Mixing it up in marketing
Pear promotions find success with diversified strategies.
Good to Know: The road to release
How WSU and the tree fruit industry work together on cultivar commercialization.
Reid Donaldson, a young grower from Yakima, Washington
Reid earned a bachelor’s degree in integrated plant sciences from Washington State University. He is the son of Renae and Darin Donaldson.
Unstructured netting provides a bug barrier — Video
Growers try single-row tree netting as pest control.
Digital dialogues offer orcharding advice
The next wave of AI in the orchard arrives as tech startups rush to launch farming chatbots.
A random approach for measuring fruitlets
MSU tool seeks to simplify crop load management.
Fight pests by phone
Michigan grape app aids pesticide application process.
Northwest pear growers show strong support for continuing marketing order
As pear growers in Washington and Oregon head into harvest, they continue to show strong support for their marketing order program...
Bots, bees and berries
Field day showcases new technologies aiming to boost blueberry production.
U.S. apple industry expects 250 million bushels in 2023
The first estimate of the 2023–24 U.S. apple crop is 250 million 42-pound bushels, a 1.5 percent increase from last year...
Five-minute survey to help steer the future of Washington tree fruit industry
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is developing a new tree fruit technology roadmap and needs grower input to help determine the industry’s top technology-related priorities...
In “difficult process,” Ste. Michelle moves to renegotiate contracts and reduce tonnage
The Northwest’s largest wine company, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, is drastically cutting back its grape volume and asking growers to renegotiate existing contracts...
Oregon cherry growers seek disaster relief
Oregon sweet cherry growers have asked their governor to call the 2023 season a disaster and help them recover from a market that drove prices below the cost of production...
Washington expects large apple crop
Washington apple growers expect a fresh crop of roughly 134 million boxes, if the preseason estimate holds...
Late freeze means less fruit for New England growers
Low temperatures hit Northeastern fruit.
Michigan’s Ridgefest focuses on labor
Michigan Pomesters held its 12th annual Ridgefest field day Aug. 3...
Instant vineyard — Video
WSU demos mechanized planter that installs every component of a new vineyard.
Where the tech are we?
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is updating its technology roadmap to help move the industry forward.
Anthony Wiley, a young grower from Prosser, Washington
Anthony is an agricultural engineer who grew up in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills then graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural engineering, specializing in machinery systems. He is the son of Rachelle and Jason Wiley.
The low-down on mini head-trained grapevines
Warm rocks, cold winters prompt vine training style in the Walla Walla Valley.
Bee good to your berries
Stock honey bees wisely and think beyond your farm to boost pollination.
IFTA Nova Scotia Day 2
International Fruit Tree Association concludes summer tour of the Canadian province.
The Big Apple and the Big Blueberry?
New York industry has growth potential but faces labor and market challenges.
IFTA Nova Scotia Day 1
International Fruit Tree Association tours orchards in Canadian maritime province.
Compressed crop creates challenging Northwest cherry season
Northwest cherry growers have shipped about 12 million boxes of an expected 19-million-box crop so far this season in a challenging cherry market...
Moyer named board president of American Society for Enology and Viticulture
Michelle Moyer, Washington State University professor and viticulture extension specialist, has been confirmed as the president of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture for 2023–24...
Van den Ende: Growth mindset
For late-season stone fruit, deficit irrigation can be timed to control canopy growth without impacting fruit size.
Peach State problems
Changing weather patterns leave Georgia trees nearly peachless.
The big picture for pears
Inflation challenges, influencer opportunities and export options top discussion at Northwest pear industry annual meeting.
Phil Rowley named Cherry Industry Person of the Year
Phil Rowley was named the 2023 Cherry Industry Person of the Year for his contributions to the U.S. cherry industry...
Farms finding success with fruit diversification
Growing multiple crops spreads out labor and balances revenues.