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
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
Plethora of platforms
Above, left: Called the Trifrut, this three-wheeled, hydraulic transmission tractor has a low profile for orchard canopies and a low
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
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.
Mildew-resistant cherries awaited
WSU cherry breeder Nnadozie Oraguzie explains the goals of the breeding program during a field day at Prosser. Published January
Not the first GMO fruit
HoneySweet plum Published January 15, 2011 If Okanagan Specialty Fruits’s nonbrowning apples win U.S. government approval for development and marketing,
Firm seeks approval for transgenic apple
The Arctic Golden was developed with the fresh-cut market in mind. Published January 15, 2011 Last April, Okanagan Specialty Fruits,
Fumigation improves productivity
Published January 15, 2011 Over the past 25 years, 130,000 acres of orchards have been replanted in Washington State, requiring
Staying profitable
Hillsides near Bolzano are planted to apples and wine grapes, utilizing every meter of land. Published January 15, 2011 An