Gauging apple crop load
When using the Equilifruit, it should fit tightly around the selected limb, about an inch away from the trunk. The
Bee Informed Partnership
After five years of annual colony losses near or above 30 percent, beekeepers have settled in for the long haul
It’s still a family industry
Consolidation within the Washington apple industry over the years has led to a dramatic drop in the number of growers,
Safe havens for pollinators
A bumblebee finds nectar in a wildflower planting.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
Fruit growers across the country will
Export focus is not new
The Washington apple industry was exporting a significant percentage of its crop, long before the Washington Apple Commission was formed.
Three keys to successful pollination
Queen bees lay eggs singly in cells of the honeycomb. After the eggs hatch, worker bees feed the larvae in
EU regulations stifle fruit exports
Pacific Northwest apple and pear exports to Europe have dropped dramatically since pesticide regulations were harmonized among members of the
Tools growers should be using
To stay in business for the long haul, orchardists must produce exceptional quantities of exceptional fruit. Fortunately, there are many
Organic control for flea weevil
Damage by apple flea weevil.
Matt Grieshop
Organic apple growers in the Midwest appear to have a relatively simple solution to their
Tackle food safety one step at a time
Implementing a food safety program for an orchard might seem overwhelming. But with forethought, planning, and willingness to seek assistance,