Marketer recommends percentage sales commission
Washington State is one of the few fruit-producing regions in the United States where the marketers are paid a fixed
Taking the “art” out of pruning
Orchard systems must evolve into highly efficient systems if growers are to stay competitive and profitable, says a Washington State
Scientists hope to improve cropping of Regina
Oregon State University scientists are hoping to find ways to improve fruit set and productivity in Regina cherries, a new
Apple group looks into marketing orders
The Washington Apple Growers Marketing Association is looking into how the volume of Washington apples going to market might be
Pest control important in market access
Since a single live codling moth in a box of fruit has the potential to close a major export market,
New York to delay apple crop forecast
The New York apple industry will be more cautious in estimating its crop this year. Last year, the industry’s first
Match cherry varieties with rootstocks
Crop management of sweet cherries starts even before trees are planted. Matching productive characteristics of variety to the vigor of
Economists called on to discuss profitability
A new committee of the North Central Washington Fieldmen’s Association is bringing in speakers to talk to its members about
Growers report success with hornfaced bee
A Michigan orchardist had nearly twice the volume of fruit in his sweet cherry blocks last year after using hornfaced
Fruit size matters
Lots of small fruit or fewer big fruit—which makes more money for a grower? For answers, growers should analyze their