Access to China is near
It’s been almost two decades since the U.S. pear industry began pushing for access to China, but it finally
Food alliance certifies eastern orchards
Last year, Three Springs Fruit Farm, operated by Dave, John, and Ben Wenk in
Manage resistance at the warehouse
Chang-Lin Xiao recommends that use of Penbotec and Scholar alternate from year to year to preserve
Learn to store Honeycrisp
Above: Honeycrisp is sensitive to chilling disorders such as soggy breakdown. Center top: Radial browning is another common
Retail is cool
Ben, 26, carries on the transition from growing fruit for processing to growing fruit for retail sales Richard Lehnert
Exports boost pear returns
James Foreman advocates expanding exports and giving up segments of the U.S. market to Argentina
Contractors are a source of workers
Using farm labor contractors can be beneficial for both employers and workers, as they can turn sporadic seasonal work