Problems with pear ripening
The ripening inhibitor SmartFresh (MCP) holds promise for maintaining pear quality over a longer period of time and reducing disorders
Special assessment would fund research
A referendum will be held soon to find out if growers are willing to pay a special assessment to enhance
Twin leaders fill canopy quickly
Ray Fuller (right) and Andrew Del Rosario discuss a twin-leader block that Fuller planted in 2008. The trees were whips,
First forecast of U.S. apple crop
It takes true grit to try to assess the size and quality of the United States apple crop on the
Buy local gets a boost
Many growers have children in school and have been frustrated that their taxes have been paying for apples from competitors
Multipurpose orchard cover
Oregon State University Extension educator Lynn Long (right) asks partners Steve Agidius (left) and John Morton about the benefits of
MCP substitute studied
Scientists at Washington State University have filed a patent application for a product that could be applied preharvest to pears
Peach breeder Dick Okie retiring
After 30 years breeding peaches for the South—15 in the Prince series alone—W.R. (Dick) Okie retired this year. He is
What do consumers think of MCP?
The Pear Bureau Northwest is planning a study to find out how well consumers like pears that have been treated