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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.
Trees without fruit, pollination without bees
Pollen company joins Washington State University researcher to try planting a pollen-only orchard.
Conor Kilian, a young grower from Sunnyside, Washington
family background / Conor grew up in a large Yakima Valley farming family
The Cosmic gospel : Video
Washington State University continues education on training WA 38 trees.
Trent Graybill, a young grower from Zillah, Washington
family background / Trent is a first-generation farmer who started growing cherries alongside
Tony Guisto, a young grower from Hood River, Oregon
family background/Tony grew up in a logging family in Oregon’s Hood River Valley,
Be on the lookout for little cherry – Video
Scouting for symptoms in orchards is key to preventing, controlling little cherry disease.
New Zealand growers welcome IFTA Study Tour groups
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Watch and learn
Michigan State University’s new video series highlights grape and wine research.
Finding success the cooperative way
The fewer grower cooperatives packing fruit in the industry today still play crucial role.
All aboard the cherry express
Airborne exports through Sea-Tac help make up for tough domestic year for sweet cherries.
Conner Sullivan, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
family background / Conner along with his cousin Clint Sullivan started their business
Kurrle: USApple works for growers
Trade agreements, farm bill likely targets for 2018.
Computer vision systems can count apples and provide a new perspective on crop load
Kurt Scudder, FarmCloud imaging scientist, drives down a row of Fuji apples on an
Hive hauling worries
A load of honeybees arrives from California in April 2017 at Olson Orchards in
How to give away fruit
Donations are appreciated at food banks, but some homework and forethought are advised first.
Watch the 2017 Hort Show video summaries
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Organics: Hort show Day 2, afternoon wrap
A panel of growers shared their experiences managing crop load during today's afternoon session at
Playing to win: Day 2 Hort show, morning wrap
Attendees listen to the Tuesday, December 5, 2017, panel on grafting with Jim Divis,
Varieties and Cosmic Crisp: Day 1, Hort Show afternoon wrap
Specialized varieties, specifically Cosmic Crisp, headlined the discussion during the afternoon session of the
Anticipation and Flexibility: Day 1, Hort Show morning wrap
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Anel Dorantes, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
family background / Anel grew up on her father’s farm with five younger
An Oregon trailblazer: 2017 Grower of the year
Curiosity, sharing and innovation drive Mike Omeg, a fifth-generation cherry grower.
A grower with industry influence: 2017 Grower of the year
Grower of the Year Mike Omeg has an impressive list of industry contributions and accomplishments.
Omeginsanity — ‘I was a little bit shocked’: 2017 Grower of the year
Mike Omeg does not know who started the jokes about his massive new trellises, but
James Bukovinsky, a young grower working in Benton City, Washington
family background / James grew up in Woodinville, Washington, and earned an environmental
Making good in the Badlands of Washington
Grower creates a home for his vineyards in dramatic but challenging scenery.
Independent grower not afraid to try different techniques
Roberto Guerrero under the early spring canopy of his quadruple row Granny Smith apples at
For sale: huge tract in prime Walla Walla location
Tim Weidert walks through one of many Weidert Farm crop circles that have been
Devon Wade, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
family background / After serving several tours overseas in the U.S. Army, Devon
Following the high-density leaders – 2017 IFTA
Michigan’s early adopters of high-density systems share tips for multiple leaders and cropping techniques.
The global fire blight fight
Belgian researchers at pcfruit are examining biocontrols and detection methods for fire blight.
Packers improve, impress with pears
Wenatchee pear packers show Interpera group new technology on their lines.
Tarrah Te Velde, a young grower from Cashmere, Washington
family background/Tarrah works with her mother Michelle Te Velde on their family pear
The Endicott Tree: National treasure hedged in by time and development
A historical marker stands above the Endicott Pear Tree, stating the tree was planted
Sunburn and sunscald: Beware the warning signs – Video
Sunburn and sunscald research underway in sunny Chile could lead to tools that would benefit growers in all arid regions.
Overcoming the pear plateau: Interpera 2017 – Video
Growers gather to share ideas to increase production, which has been flat for the past 10 years around most of the world.
Tim Akita, a young grower from Dallesport, Washington
Tim is a fourth-generation farmer who works both as a chiropractor in The Dalles, Oregon, and runs the family farm that his great-grandfather, Nobuhei Akita, started in 1931.
Craig Harris, a young grower from Moxee, Washington
family background / Craig is a fourth-generation farmer who graduated from Whitworth College.
Apple industry readies itself for the big thing called Cosmic Crisp
Planting surge of highly hyped Cosmic Crisp is likely to test growers, packers, marketers — and consumers.
What you learn from 50 million years of apple genetic history
Apple germplasm repository in Geneva, New York, contains enormous collection of genetic diversity that likely holds fruit’s deep secrets.
Northwest wine grape industry to streamline clean plant regulations
Coming clean at the Clean Plant Center Northwest
Alfredo Reyes, a young grower from Royal City, Washington
family background / Alfredo was born in Mexico and grew up in Wenatchee
Fire leads to new way of cherry drying business
High and dry innovation by California cherry family.
What’s hiding in your orchard?
A survey of cherry viruses in Oregon has turned up none that are new to the Pacific Northwest, which is a good thing. However, at least two new viruses, and possibly a third, have been detected in Oregon for the first time — and two of the three could have a significant impact on cherry production if not controlled.
Make the most of your mulch – Video
Pruning wood and mowing weeds can provide extra food for soil organisms that help keep trees healthy.
Tart cherries growers shake it up in the Northwest – Video
Under the canopy, a mechanical claw reaches out to grasp the trunk, clamps
H-2A expands despite costs
Even with political questions, legal risks and high costs, growers across the U.S. continue to hire foreign guest workers.