Problems with pear ripening
The ripening inhibitor SmartFresh (MCP) holds promise for maintaining pear quality over a longer period of time and reducing disorders
The ripening inhibitor SmartFresh (MCP) holds promise for maintaining pear quality over a longer period of time and reducing disorders
A referendum will be held soon to find out if growers are willing to pay a special assessment to enhance
Ray Fuller (right) and Andrew Del Rosario discuss a twin-leader block that Fuller planted in 2008. The trees were whips,
It takes true grit to try to assess the size and quality of the United States apple crop on the
Elberta is not highly colored, but it has good flavor, bears dependably, and is widely adapted—traits the helped it dominate
Many growers have children in school and have been frustrated that their taxes have been paying for apples from competitors
Oregon State University Extension educator Lynn Long (right) asks partners Steve Agidius (left) and John Morton about the benefits of
Scientists at Washington State University have filed a patent application for a product that could be applied preharvest to pears
After 30 years breeding peaches for the South—15 in the Prince series alone—W.R. (Dick) Okie retired this year. He is
The Pear Bureau Northwest is planning a study to find out how well consumers like pears that have been treated