Eastern growers exploring an early start for blossom thinning
Workshop at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention aims to introduce Eastern U.S. apple growers to new tools available for blossom thinning.
Grape growers feeling the stress of berry splits
Washington State University researcher studies the details of why grapes split.
Biofungicide shows promise for cherry packers
First commercial use of natamycin in cherry packing last season reported successful.
Go with the flow for cold storage efficiency
Considering airflow and efficient cold storage design helps protect fruit quality and lowers energy costs.
Ozone filling a void for fruit packers
Organic storage and food safety needs drive renewed interest in ozone technology.
Clean Plant Center exports mostly on hold
Exports of clean tree fruit budwood on hold while center cleans up paperwork processes.
Click pruning techniques for Cosmic Crisp
Researchers travel to orchards across Washington to share tips for pruning WA 38.
Washington State Grape Society awards
Grape Society President Bill Riley presented the organization’s annual awards at the Washington State Grape Society Annual Meeting and Trade
Higher prices for juice grape growers in 2018
Things are looking up for Washington’s Concord grape growers, though there may be fewer of them now.
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Apple marketers like social media
Facebook, YouTube and pop-up stores giving marketers new tools to introduce consumers to club apples.