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A fruiting wall future
Researchers push forward in search for dwarfing rootstocks, high-density systems for pears.
Position matters when picking pears
Studies show pear’s place in the tree canopy plays a big role in maturity, postharvest storage.
Good to Know: Funding pear projects
A look at what’s ahead in Northwest pear research.
A tale of two test plotters
Oregon and Ohio growers share why they participate in test plots.
Cool cherry covers
British Columbia growers using Mylar covers to help protect freshly picked cherries.
IFTA B.C. tour: Some promising previews
Summerland shows off a few of its up and coming cherry varieties at IFTA.
Good Point: The time is ripe for pears
Getting great tasting fruit into customers’ hands will bring them back for more.
IFTA B.C. tour: Light vision
Researcher gauging use of spectrometer to aid in harvest decisions.
IFTA B.C. tour: Lessons from Lake Country
IFTA tour hosts share tips on growing cherries.
Entomologist joins WSU’s Extension Center in Wenatchee
Tobin Northfield will work to develop sustainable strategies to contain pests that threaten apple, pear, cherry and other fruit crops.
IFTA B.C. tour: Land of late and lucrative cherries – Video
British Columbia growers double down to hit the late-season market.
Madeleine van Roechoudt, a young grower from Lake Country, British Columbia
family background/ Madeleine continues a multigenerational farm that began north of Kelowna in 1949. The
Gala on pace to topple Red Delicious’ reign
Day 1 at the 2018 US Apple Outlook: U.S. growers expect Red Delicious to yield its place as the leading variety by volume for the first time in more than 50 years.
MSU seeks growers to help study powdery mildew resistance
Grape growers in Michigan are wanted to help with a survey throughout the state to help identify fungicide resistant powdery mildew populations.
Vineyard sprayers: Applying knowledge
Washington State University sprayer evaluation helps growers optimize vineyard sprayer performance.
A high-tech ball for berries
Berry Impact Recording Device rides along for harvest, packing.
Wine tech award winners
New products help take the guesswork out of the vineyard.
New leader for Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission has named Ines Hanrahan as its executive director, replacing retiring manager Mike Willett.
Tarts with a touch of romance
University of Saskatchewan breeding program yields some surprising dwarf cherries.
Going undercover with drape netting
U.S. universities embark on studies to examine drape netting over high-value apple orchards.
Shaking it up in the orchard: Video
WSU continues work on tiered shake-and-catch harvester.
Battling birds with lights, sounds : Videos
Makers of new noise and laser deterrents promise birds won’t habituate to the technology.
Be gone, starlings
Bird control in British Columbia benefits from area-wide approach.
WTFRC releases results from 2018 cherry pesticide residue study
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission conducted its annual study of residues of commonly used pesticides on cherries at harvest.
MCP treatments can be tricky
New study confirms numerous factors that go into successfully using MCP on pears.
Mid-Atlantic blueberry growers wanted for survey
The survey takes about 2 to 3 minutes and is available for blueberry growers until Sept. 1.
The new buzz for blossoms
Drones won’t replace bees for pollination, but they may help.
Guilherme Fontanella Sander, a young grower from Vale do Sol, Brazil
family background / Guilherme grew up working alongside his father Renato and mother Edna at
That’s a wrap: IFTA summer tour concludes
A visit to a high-density Ambrosia and Honeycrisp orchard overlooking the upper stretches of Okanagan Lake brought the International Fruit Tree Association summer tour to a conclusion.
Washington State Wine announces priorities for research program
A new list of priorities developed with input from winemakers and wine grape growers in Washington state will guide the Washington State Wine’s funding recommendations for research in 2019.
IFTA tours Summerland research center’s genetic diversity
A glimpse of 30,000 apple varieties in various stages of propagation overlooking the shores of Okanagan Lake highlighted the first day of the International Tree Fruit Association summer tour through British Columbia.
Handle Geneva 41 with care
Popular G.41 rootstock takes extra work, but can succeed.
Studying the rot of the problem
Sour rot can be a frustrating foe in vineyards, but after more than a decade
Making history in the growing at Penn State
Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center celebrates 100 years of supporting growers.
Taking on trellis with peach trees
New innovations from Penn State promise increased yields, opportunity for mechanization.
Study in quality controls will help manage peach mealiness
Researcher examines effects of chilling, waxes and coatings on Ontario peaches.
What makes a ‘cultural’ orchardist?
Researchers examine how growers pick nonchemical pest management tactics.
For cherries and blueberries, it pays to prey
Research confirms benefits of kestrels for bird control.
WSU breaks ground on state-of-the-art Plant Sciences Building
Aiming to be recognized as one of the top 25 public research universities by 2030, Washington State University broke ground on June 27 for its Plant Sciences Building, a state-of-the-art research facility.
Good to Know: Help for managing Oriental fruit moth
OFM damage is on the rise in Washington orchards.
Divide to conquer pests?
Boutique grower credits unconventional trellis system for pest and disease prevention.
Northern exposure
See why Vineland apricots bred in Ontario are getting attention.
Some promising cherry variety picks
Why these sweet cherry varieties could find a place in Northwest orchards.
EverCrisp release ramps up
Midwest Apple Improvement Association marketing its first new apple.
WSU reveals its wild cider
Students start cider apple breeding program to learn techniques.
New potential for old apples
Cider demand renews interest for growing traditional varieties in modern orchard systems.
Plans within plants
Managing sheer number of samples, volume of data is focus for breeding program.
Post-Cosmic question: What’s next?
With launch of WA 38 underway, WSU’s apple breeding program hopes to build on successes.
Shredding research in Midwest vineyards
MSU study finds some benefits in using mechanized leaf removal.
Good Point: What growers want
Washington tree fruit industry lays out technology priorities.