Adjust crop load to avert chlorosis in Honeycrisp
Chlorosis of leaves on Honeycrisp trees appears to be related to light cropping, Dr. Lailiang Cheng, horticulturist at Cornell University,
New Zealand program releases new varieties
Sonya, a new apple variety that originated in New Zealand, is being grown in North America under a club system.
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Fertigation may be economical
A study of nitrogen and phosphate fertigation in pear trees shows no differences in yield or fruit quality between trees
Commission ready for season
The Washington State Fruit Commission’s budget for 2006-2007 reflects a 30 percent increase in foreign market program funds and a
Wine grape research needs
The research needs of Washington State’s wine industry are being explored by an industry-wide taskforce, organized by the Washington Association
Capital View
Every legislative session provides opportunity for making progress on key issues for the tree fruit industry. Each session also provides
Italian wines are challenging to make
For the few Washington State vintners who are making wine from Italian varietals, passion is the reason they give for
All you want to know about PACA
Fruit and vegetable growers can learn about the protections that the federal Perishable Agriculture Commodities Act offers them during seminars
Washington vineyardists charting new ground
Though there’s not a huge winery demand for Italian varietals, a few wine grape growers and winemakers are finding success
Foreman chairs commission
Wenatchee, Washington, attorney Dale Foreman has succeeded George Allan of Yakima as chair of the Washington Apple Commission. Foreman,