Adams’ apples, plus peaches and pears
IFTA tours Pennsylvania: Fresh sales, high-density plantings and precision ag on display in Adams County.
IFTA digs into RAD
Researchers narrowing in on causes of rapid apple decline.
IFTA Day 3: Pennsylvania by conference room
Michigan State University Extension specialist Anna Wallis discusses chemical thinners at the International Fruit Tree Association’s annual conference in Pennsylvania
IFTA Day 2: Pennsylvania by bus
Pennsylvania grower Blake Slaybaugh, right, discusses pruning techniques and rootstocks with members of the International Fruit Tree Association during the
Pennsylvania hosting February IFTA conference
The International Fruit Tree Association will hold its 65th Annual Conference and Tours Feb. 12–15 at the Hershey Lodge in
Avoiding trellis trouble
An IFTA panel shares insights into the evolution of trellis design and how to engineer for a fruitful future.
Spreadsheet savvy approach to growing profits
Successful planning starts with measuring expenses, revenues.
From root to fruit
The wide-ranging research project that aimed to help growers optimize rootstock choice for fruit quality, stress resistance and profit wraps up five years of findings.
IFTA regional roundup
Annual winter conference highlights planting trends throughout North America.
Honeycrisp deep dive: the sequel
Great Lakes growers give IFTA virtual visitors their take on the profitable but difficult variety.