Diversifying to survive
Tad Kozuki tries to find varieties of tree fruits that will set them apart from others. Tadashi "Tad" Kozuki has
No progress in talks with China
Access to China for more U.S. apple varieties and fresh pears were topics on the agenda at the U.S.–China Plant
Families persevere with Fuji
Malling 7 rootstocks and a V-trellis system seem to work best for Fuji and Gala apples at Britton VanKonynenburg Farms.
First Bite
How does one start a perennial fruit crop? By planting it into the ground. The soil. That is where it
Good Stuff
Sweet but lethalSucraShield, a new pesticide made from natural sugars and food-grade fatty acids, is labeled for control of soft-bodied
Minimal pruning has maximum benefits
Kevin Day describes the minimal pruning technique to IFTA members. By doing minimal pruning in the first two years, one
Good question
A weak U.S. dollar means different things to different people and countries. When measured against foreign currencies, it can be
Challenges to growing cherries
In mid-February, these Brooks cherry buds were already starting to push. These cherries are some of the earliest to be
Fertilizer suppliers and users
The world's largest fertilizer users are the United States, China, India, Russia, and Brazil, according to The Fertilizer Institute. Nitrogen:
Prepare site before replanting
Before an orchard is replanted, the soil should be ripped and cross ripped to a depth of two to three