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Simplicity is the key
Growers and pickers can’t afford down time.
Preparing for change
Italian pomologist Dr. Stefano Musacchi strides ahead of field day attendees before his inaugural
Looking for common ground
Mike Taylor, U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Photo by Geraldine Warner/Good Fruit Grower More food
Finding the sweet spot
Craig Campbell, co-owner of Tieton Cider Works, shows the development of a new cider apple
Video: Governor attends Wine Science Center groundbreaking
The groundbreaking of Washington State University’s Wine Science Center on September 26 is
Watch: Over-the-row cherry harvesting
https://youtu.be/qkbEDTjpiJE For the record—since this could be an event of historic significance—the harvest took place
Undercover production in China
Greenhouses or high tunnels can advance the ripening of peaches and nectarines. (Video and Photo Gallery at bottom of story)
Quick Bites
New cherry bulletins, videos Two new publications on cherry production and several sweet cherry videos
Outreach: The final goal
Field horticulturists from Chelan Fruit Cooperative examine beneficial insects during a hands-on workshop offered in
WATCH: Feds hold “Listening Session” on new food safety regulations
FDA Deputy Commissioner Michael Taylor talks with Clinton Wissel, farmer and president of the
Information is key
As incoming president of the Washington State Horticultural Association, Jeff Cleveringa hopes to strengthen the
Sustainable program for wineries launched
Wine bottle corks are repurposed as mulch, an example of sustainable practices implemented at Snoqualmie
Good Stuff
Stickers link to grower videos Thanks to new data bar technology, shoppers anywhere in the
Good to Know: Irrigation scheduling
Troy Peters, left, checks the irrigation scheduler on his phone in a cherry orchard with
From pie to health food
New, healthy products include dried cherries and tart cherry juice. If you hear the words,
Easier access to MRLs
Growers using Washington State University’s online Decision Aid System this season will be able to
Tweets tout SweeTango
Eastern Canadian radio personality Kate Peardon’s photo was on the Facebook page of Scotian Gold
Everything about PEACHES
Desmond Layne’s work in peach cultivar evaluation means tasting a lot of peaches. “It’s a
Plethora of platforms
Above, left: Called the Trifrut, this three-wheeled, hydraulic transmission tractor has a low profile for
Large art for small farms
An illustration of what John Maher’s ladder artwork will look like. Artist John Maher of
First Bite
We’re excited to offer you, our print readers, something new, something interactive, and something, we
Video touts fruit industry jobs
Jobs in the tree fruit industry aren't limited to the obvious ones of picking or
Extension educators
WSU Extension educator Karen Lewis expects to see more technologies used in orchards to augment
Good Point – Chris Schlect
America's system of delivering food to retail customers is a marvel. Without a cadre of