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Stone fruit ‘sea change’ — Video
Growers on cusp of high-density peach plantings.
A brave blue world
U.S. blueberry marketers aim for “world’s favorite fruit” position.
Brown: Precision viticulture takes center stage
Missed the bus? Let the National Grape Research Alliance president fill you in on the highlights of the precision vit demo day.
CAWG Foundation awards student scholarships
The California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation has awarded $31,000 in college scholarships to seven students with a parent or legal guardian employed by a California wine grape grower.
Codling moth control: Control culture club
Bin sanitation and orchard cultural practices aid codling moth mitigation.
It’s true: Northwest cherries really are bigger
Everyone knows size matters in fruit, and this year, cherries really are bigger. Northwest Cherry Growers has the measurements to prove it.
Ste. Michelle moves white winemaking to Eastern Washington
Washington’s largest winery is consolidating its production. Chateau Ste. Michelle has decided to move its
Cornell announces 2022 Lake Ontario Fruit tour Aug. 9
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Lake Ontario Fruit Summer Tour 2022 will be held Aug. 9 in
Sustainable steps for Washington vineyards
As Washington’s new wine grape growing certification program rolls out this summer, test pilot growers share insights.
Dive into bins
1999 findings on codling moth larvae infestation of harvest bins still relevant in 2022.
Pear Bureau Northwest Promotes Bob Catinella to director of merchandising
Pear Bureau Northwest announced in a news release the promotion of Bob Catinella to director
Strong demand and limited supply continue for California prunes
The California Prune Board’s executive committee is estimating 75,000 short tons (68,000 metric tons) in
WAEF apple art contest winner announced
The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced Chelan High School junior Macie Cowan was named the
Economics of replanting
How do growers evaluate block profitability?
Washington Apple Education Foundation awards 2022 scholarships
The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release the organization has awarded 318
New conference studies Michigan wine from dirt to glass
Michigan State University Extension is hosting a new conference for the Michigan grape and wine
A crispness story
Honeycrisp DNA forged a new path for the apple industry.
Grapes surviving the cold and spawning an industry
Minnesota grapes help create regional wine industry.
UC Davis to build new greenhouse to protect U.S. grapevine collection
The University of California, Davis, announced plans to build a new greenhouse to safeguard an
Cody Copp joins Oregon State University Extension Service
Cody Copp Oregon State University announced in a news release the hiring of Cody Copp
Degrees of extremes for Northwest growers
Record cool Northwest pollination weather follows scorching 2021 summer.
Cherry breeders seeking size and sweetness
Washington cherry breeding program shares progress on promising selections.
Expecting a short crop at about 110 million boxes, Washington Apple Commission tightens budget
Apple industry leaders from across Washington predict a short crop this year, with estimates ranging
Pruning robot makes the first cut
Years of testing in robotics labs and virtual orchard simulations prepared a pruning robot for its debut trial in a UFO-trained cherry block.
Weeds that foster disease
As researchers learn more about the leafhoppers that transmit X disease, the weeds they feed on have become a management concern.
Tech to take on the future
New York wine industry conference focuses on the changing landscape.
Two-year trip from vine to wine
Walla Walla Community College program enters its 20th year, attracting students from across the country to prepare for wine careers.
To predict bitter pit, let it sit
Passive model predicts bitter pit percentage in Honeycrisp.
Blueberry councils hire Joe Vargas as director of business intelligence
Joe Vargas has been hired as the director of business intelligence for the U.S. Highbush
USDA announces disaster relief funds available for 2020 and 2021 losses
On May 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of approximately $6 billion