Market is ready for more organics
In the next three years, Washington's organic tree fruit industry is set to grow as much as it has in
Are organic apples better quality
Organic apples may be firmer and have better storability than apples grown conventionally, a Washington State University study suggests. In
China’s apple production shifts
A demonstration and research orchard in China's Shaanxi Province. China's apple production is increasing in its western provinces. Apple production
Sustainable marketing
Fruit growers in Switzerland say they have solved the problem of how to get retailers to handle unknown apple varieties.
Mulling over mulches
David Granatstein, who has studied mulches in tree fruit and organic systems, believes that some of the benefits seen in
Organic on the rise
The marketing outlook for organic tree fruit is healthy, but organic marketer Matt Miles cautions conventional growers against making the
Flavonoid-rich foods favored
Apples, pears, and red wine may help reduce coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women because of their
Mulch considerations
David Granatstein, Washington State University, recommends growers consider the following before using a mulch. • What is the volume needed?
Stemilt is set to grow
Stemilt Growers, Inc., Wenatchee—already one of the largest tree fruit growing, packing, and marketing operations in Washington State—is projecting phenomenal
Boosting on-farm income
Jane Eckert, who pursued a career in corporate marketing before returning to her large family farm operation, now helps growers