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2021 Cherry Institute spotlights Northwest cherry successes
Of all produce, cherries showed the highest percentage of dollar growth in March to September
Packers dwarfed but not disadvantaged
East, Midwest push back against Pacific Northwest pressure.
Ohio Apples rebrands as Fresh Forward
Ohio Apples has rebranded as Fresh Forward, according to a news release. In recent years,
Vineyard soil study ready to dig in
Washington State University professor leads vineyard soil sampling project to help determine soil health.
MSU viticulturist has grape expectations
New extension educator sees world-class potential in Northwest Michigan.
Cosmic cousin still growing
Growers, industry build the WA 2 program with little fanfare so far.
Virtual reality for Eastern shows
February tree fruit conferences in New York and Mid-Atlantic will go online this year.
Political prognostications
2021 will bring policy changes, challenges.
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.