Ryan Bond, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
Ryan is a second-generation grower managing about 800 acres, primarily consisting of cherry and pear trees in The Dalles and south through Dufur into the Tygh Valley.
Getting to the rot of the problem
Researchers study how best to prevent spread of disease from Manchurian crab apple pollinizers.
The right Honeycrisp start
Dave Taber is working to maximize his chances of success with a new Honeycrisp planting.
Pruning cankers in the winter
Winter pruning of cankers can help to reduce bacterial spot in peaches and nectarines.
Knowing Washington’s trunk diseases
As Northwest vineyards age, trunk diseases become more of a concern.
Gibson’s drive
Silver Pear Award winner, Don Gibson, leads from the road.
Concerns about Xylella fastidiosa, Pierce’s disease
Oregon investigates finding of bacterium that causes Pierce’s disease in wine grapevines.
The blue wave
Blueberries have made big gains with consumers, but there are signs growers should be cautious.
Apply for WAEF scholarships by March 1
Washington Apple Education Foundation The deadline for new applicants to submit scholarship applications to the Washington Apple Education
Fire blight central
A research plot near Wapato, Washington, has become a test bed for fire blight.