Beefing up export efforts
In line with the renewed Washington Apple Commission mandate to focus efforts on international marketing,
Finding knip trees
Jim Swindeman would like to use knipboom trees for all of their plantings. It’s a no-brainer
Good Question – Economy
The Wall Street and subprime mortgage meltdown in October has touched nearly every American, resulting
Growing knips in New York
A few inches above the graft union on these Gala knipboom trees, you can see the heading cut
Packaging sells
Researchers categorized wine bottle designs into five basic types (from left): contrasting, delicate, massive, natural, and nondescript.
Buy now
If there’s a piece of equipment or software you’ve been thinking of buying or if
Feathered trees are profitable
This second-leaf Gala tree produced the equivalent of 300 bushels per acre. Does it pay to
Expect tighter ag lending
How much credit do you really need? It’s a question lenders are asking growers after a year of strong
Good Point – Jim McFerson
How do we utilize science-based knowledge to implement horticultural practices, make proper management decisions, and develop the optimal orchard? This
Expanding exports
One of Todd Fryhover’s first tasks as president of the Washington Apple Commission is to figure out how to export