IFP universally followed in Italy
Published January 15, 2011 The integrated fruit production certification program, a set of guidelines for horticultural practices, is the industry
Grape grower pioneers hoops
Covering part of an existing vineyard makes for easy comparison of grapes grown inside and grapes grown outside. It's very
Mildew-resistant cherries awaited
WSU cherry breeder Nnadozie Oraguzie explains the goals of the breeding program during a field day at Prosser. Published January
Resistance is still a goal
Published January 15, 2011 Mildew resistance continues to be a focus of Washington State University’s cherry breeding program. Breeder Dr.
Fruiting walls suit machinery
Fruiting walls of Fuji. Published January 15, 2011 The Institute of Agriculture at San Michele All’Adige looks for ways that
Task force to tackle food safety
Published January 15, 2011 The Pacific Northwest tree fruit industry is forming a special task force to draw up a
Small orchards, but big impact
South Tyrol extension advisor Bernhard Botzner shows the concrete poles used for trellis supports. Published January 15, 2011 Don’t let
Why Italian orchards are so productive
Dr. Martin Thalheimer says the South Tyrol's high productivity in apples is due to a combination of factors—uniform, high-density plantings,
Italian extension service is well funded
Published January 15, 2011 The South Tyrol Advisory Service performs many of the same services that Cooperative Extension does in
Double-axis system shows benefits
North Americans in the foreground Sigifredo Corral, left, and Martin Leighton compare notes on the impressive wall of Pink Lady