What will the orchard of the future look like?

admin2021-09-28T10:31:16-07:00January 15th, 2006|January 15th 2006 Issue|

The orchard of the future will have more trees per acre, in order to generate high early production, and bench

Letters

admin2021-09-28T10:31:23-07:00January 15th, 2006|January 15th 2006 Issue|

Denny Hayden's constant use of the word "quality" either makes one leery or desirous of hearing more, much more. Denny

admin2021-09-28T10:31:23-07:00January 15th, 2006|January 15th 2006 Issue|

Left: This rod-press apple harvester was designed for the New Zealand T-trellis. Apples were detached by parallel rods, with

Geraldine Warner2021-09-28T10:31:22-07:00January 15th, 2006|January 15th 2006 Issue|

Pears will have to be grown in high-density systems in the future in order to produce high yields of target

admin2021-09-28T10:31:22-07:00January 15th, 2006|January 15th 2006 Issue|

The cost and availability of labor will have a large impact on the fruit industry, Jason Matson of Matson Fruit

admin2021-09-28T10:31:22-07:00January 15th, 2006|January 15th 2006 Issue|

It is always a good idea to proceed with caution when growing new fruit varieties. Tieton, Benton, and Selah are

Geraldine Warner2021-09-28T10:31:21-07:00January 15th, 2006|January 15th 2006 Issue|

Filmmaker Jamie Howell is making a documentary about tree fruit industry legend, the late great Grady Auvil. Auvil, an orchardist

admin2021-09-28T10:31:21-07:00January 15th, 2006|January 15th 2006 Issue|

The Washington Wine Institute serves as the political lobbying arm for the state wine industry, and works closely with the

Melissa Hansen2021-09-28T10:31:20-07:00January 15th, 2006|January 15th 2006 Issue|

Wine distribution laws within the state and nation are changing rapidly. States are reviewing wine shipment laws for compliance with

admin2021-09-28T10:31:19-07:00January 15th, 2006|January 15th 2006 Issue|

The shrinking number of wine distributors across the United States is troubling to wineries large and small. As the volume