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Our latest stories about crop production:
Cherry Institute and Tree Fruit Days go virtual
Series of webinars next week organized by WSU Extension feature cherry, apple and pear priorities.
Washington considers new grape pest quarantine rules
Industry-backed rule changes would reduce risk of pest and disease spread.
Grape stats for 2020: good, bad and ugh-ly
Concord growers enjoy rising demand and prices, while Washington wine grape growers struggle with reduced demand, smoke concerns.
Federal funding bill aids fruit industry
The recently passed legislation that funds the federal government contains a couple of nuggets that
WAVEx webinar to help grape growers do the mechanization math
The Washington State Wine Commission invites grape growers to a free webinar about the economics
Agritourist attractions adapt for pandemic crowds
Pandemic-fatigued customers flock to farm markets in fall.
Family farm finds a fruitful future
New ventures in cider, wine and pear pizza bring more visitors and stronger financial footing to an Oregon fruit farm.
IFTA shares details on virtual February meeting
What’s a winter IFTA meeting without that tingling sensation of cold toes during a snowy
Internet matching investors with growers
‘Internet syndicators’: Web portals are linking investors with growers.
Orchard investments continue to grow
USApple panel: Private equity still sees solid long-term prospects in tree fruit.
Flyby for fertilizer management
New $4.75 million grant supports High-Resolution Vineyard Nutrient Management project to develop sensor-based management strategies.
A quest for Great Lakes cider apples
Collection aims to uncover ideal varieties for Michigan.
Binding blueberry breeders
New project puts national focus on fruit quality.
Pennsylvania pest control
Insects, diseases hit some regions harder than others.
A farm is born
A couple who both grew up in farm families share the experience of starting their own.
Can a lucky find now find a home?
Yakima-area grower hopes high-density-friendly habit of his apple can help it break through.
Breaking branches to tame vigor
Training technique can make Fujis more fruitful.
Thinning decisions by the numbers
New York growers test pollen tube growth model.
Sweet cherry harvester not forgotten
Researchers say they haven't given up, and the mechanical sweet cherry harvester may be due for a comeback.
Robotic pickers progress through pandemic
Companies continue to improve automated harvest machines.
Grower input wanted for Penn State survey on anthracnose diseases
Penn State University is asking for grower input to help researchers understand the role of
The Cosmic two-pick
Some growers are choosing to color pick their WA 38 apples.
Washington farms asked to complete COVID-19 survey by Dec. 31
The University of Washington, Washington State University and the Washington State Department of Agriculture have
GLEXPO Day 3: Hard cider is bigger on the other side of the pond
Neil MacDonald talked about the U.K. hard cider industry during the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable
GLEXPO Day 2: “Blue wave” leaving Michigan behind
While the “blue wave” of U.S. blueberry production is still cresting, Michigan’s wave is staying
Hort Show Day 1: Apple variety overload again a topic at annual conference
Phil Lempert, keynote speaker at the Washington State Tree Fruit Association's live video event on
Nonfamily traditions: 2020 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Farrow shares insights on planning successful farm transitions.
The king of crop load: 2020 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Precision crop load management drives Farrow’s success.
Success starts in the nursery: 2020 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
For detail-driven Farrow, designer trees produced in the home nursery provide the best start for super spindle orchards.
Profit by precision: 2020 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
2020 Grower of the Year Rod Farrow reflects on a career on the leading edge of precision horticulture in New York.