What’s in store for the cherry grower?
A good future lies ahead for Washington’s fresh cherry industry, despite some marketing difficulties during the 2006 season, horticulturist Lee
Major increase in cherry acreage
Sweet cherry acreage in Washington State has increased almost threefold in the past 20 years,
Steps to establishing a money-making orchard
Establishing or replanting an orchard is a money-making opportunity. The most cost-effective system to establish
First Bite
After 60 years of collaboration with Washington State University Extension and research professors on this
Last Bite
Gilbert Orchards of Yakima, Washington is the present-day descendent of the firm of Richey and Gilbert, founded in the 1890s
In My View
A new Congress—the 110th under our nation’s constitution—is in session. Due to the electoral upheavals of last November, majority control
Increasing clean material
The availability of clean grape planting material in Washington State is a result of coordination and collaboration between the grape
Nurseries try to stay ahead of trends
Washington grape nursery representatives report brisk business, though the frantic planting of vineyards has slowed. Interest in wine grape clones
Grape nursery timeline
With supplies of certain grape varietals and clones limited in Washington State, growers must plan ahead when making planting decisions
Keeping vineyards clean
Teodulo Jimenez supervises the skilled crews at Inland Desert Nursery. The strength of Washington State’s