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  • Industry leaders honored at the International Fruit Tree Association conference in Yakima, Washington, Feb. 14, from left to right: Dave Gleason, Outstanding Grower Award; Tom Auvil, Lifetime Achievement Award; Stefano Musacchi, Outstanding Researcher Award; Jeff Cleveringa, Industry Service Award; and Mauricio Frias, Outstanding Extension Educator Award. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

IFTA honors leaders amid research updates

February 15th, 2024|0 Comments

On the final day of the International Fruit Tree Association’s annual meeting in Yakima, Washington, Feb. 14, the group took a break from orchard innovation and technology talks to honor members for their significant contributions to the industry...

  • On the International Fruit Tree Association tour Feb. 13, attendees gather to hear grower Andrew Sundquist describe how his Moxee, Washington, farm converted old Brookfield Gala trees to multileader WA 38s through grafting. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

On the road for Day 3 of IFTA

February 14th, 2024|0 Comments

Tour buses fanned out across the Yakima Valley as tree fruit professionals eager to learn visited six orchards on Day 3 of the International Fruit Tree Association winter conference in Washington...