June 2008 Issue

Wounds, such as this one caused by trellis wire, provide entry points for the apple clearwing moth. The flight of

Deciduous tree fruits are not considered high-risk commodities when it comes to food safety, but shippers in the Pacific Northwest

Microdrip irrigation resulted in substantial water savings compared with microsprinkler methods in a seven-year, University of Idaho irrigation study on

For many pear growers, irrigation seems like just a routine chore, but irrigation may be the single most important factor

Unseasonably cold temperatures occurring at bloom time may have taken some of the shine off the Pacific Northwest cherry crop,

Fresh cherries continue to create excitement in produce departments. Consumption of fresh cherries in the United States has increased 400

Derk VanKonynenburg, center, shares cooling details. Evaporative cooling can help improve fruit quality, reduce tree stress, and promote return bloom,

Light Sensor Meter Spectrum Technologies, Inc., has introduced a Field Scout External Light Sensor Meter, for measuring ultraviolet light, quantum

Prevar Releases Apple Variety Prevar Ltd., a company that commercializes new apple and pear varieties from the HortResearch breeding program

Training for a Recall The United Fresh Research and Education Foundation is accepting registrations for a course entitled "Training for