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How to use pear growth regulators
Growth regulators can prevent drop and enhance storability of pears if used correctly.
Consumers will not tire of new varieties, Washington grower tells IFTA conference
Fruit growers need look no further than the beverage aisle at their local convenience store
IFTA growers feel the big chill in Grand Rapids
The word of the day Tuesday, Day 4 of the IFTA conference in Grand Rapids,
Which apple rootstock should you grow with?
Apple growers have a lot of options when it comes to selecting the best rootstock for their orchards.
Avoiding rootstock mistakes
Growers can find more success if they avoid some common mistakes when selecting rootstock.
WSU’s WA 2 apple will be re-launched and marketed as Sunrise Magic
Washington State University's WA 2 apple will be marketed as Sunrise Magic, the university announced
Some like the biggest trees
Jason Matson from Matson Fruit Company shows some of his Honeycrisp rows during the
MSU researcher to growers: fire blight is just “bad, bad, bad”
A record 404 people attended science-heavy presentations today (Monday) Feb. 8, 2016, at the
Rootstock project wins USDA award
NC-140 Regional Rootstock Research Project logo The multidisciplinary, multistate NC-140 Regional Research Project
Basic rules of Stemilt’s tall spindle
A Stemilt orchard managed by Dale Goldy is planted using a tall spindle system.
Grape canopy control
Juice grape growers can manage size of vines with pruning, irrigation and maybe some thinning.
Grape seed color has little effect
Study upends thinking that wine’s taste depends heavily on color of the grape seed when harvested.
Growers visit plots of cherries and apples during IFTA conference
Traverse City, Michigan, grower Leonard Ligon discusses how fruit and leaf buds protrude from
IFTA conference opens in Grand Rapids, celebrates “moneymaker” apple varieties
Wanda Heuser Gale of International Plant Management polishes and displays apples at the kickoff
Digging into the roots of a vineyard
Volume of fine and coarse roots varies during season.
Hansen: Building a world-class wine research program
Melissa Hansen It’s a new era for viticulture and enology research in Washington.
Family Legacy
New McDougall and Sons orchard honors the past and heralds the future.
Race to the top: Honeycrisp growing pressures
As Honeycrisp production increases, growers feel the pressure to produce fruit sooner rather than later.
Are fall-blooming apples curiosity or concern?
Growers can curb ill-timed blooms caused by weather patterns.
Remarkable Marquette
The Minnesota variety could be nice addition for cooler-climate vineyards.
Seeking retail space
Retail space is at a premium, with growth in the number of products and organics.
Keeping pears firm
More research ahead for compound to improve pear firmness.
Key to watering Concord grapes
The key times in the growing season when water is most critical to grapevine
Strategies for saving water
Dong Wang, research leader with the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center’s Water Management
Changing climate impacts Northwest
Kirti Rajagopalan, left, and Dr. Muhammad Barik Agriculture is a major player in
Learning to fight Listeria
Rick Beecroft, right, of Monson Fruit Company leads food safety scientist Kathleen Glass of
Okanagan seeks USDA approval for non browning GMO “Arctic Fuji”
Canadian grower Okanagan Specialty Fruit is seeking USDA approval for a third non-browning apple, which
Gathering data for food safety
Research will help inform the FDA and producers as the Food Safety Modernization Act is implemented.
Getting the most out of Apogee
Growth regulator should be applied as early in the season as possible.
Enhancing fruit quality
Many growth regulators are available for apples.
Table grape potential in Washington
Table grapes grow well in eastern Washington and could be popular in niche markets.
Elevating Idaho table grapes
Researchers will study new varieties and canopy management for table grapes in the Gem State.
Innovation and inspiration: 2015 Silver Apple Award
Del Feigal’s talents in the orchard are a valuable resource for other growers.
New focus on grade standards
Hort council aims for industry involvement to help monitor other nations’ quality metrics.
Avoiding heat-related illness
Study finds workers paid piece rate tend to work harder and take fewer breaks, increasing the risk of heat-related illness symptoms.
WSU virologist retires
Ken Eastwell will continue to work on little cherry disease after his retirement.
SugarBee causes a buzz
The variety was developed in Minnesota from open-pollinated Honeycrisp.
Stinkbug taint in wine
Researchers studying BMSB in wine have found mixed results.
New York wine varietal debuts
Goose Watch Winery was the first in the nation to offer the new wine
Cornell’s grape choices
Historic breeding program takes the long road when it comes to new grapes.
Learning about new grape clones
National Grape Registry website contains useful information about wine grape clones.
How to grow WA 38
The tip-bearing variety has pendant limbs.
WA 38 has few faults
The apple tolerates a wide range of environmental conditions.
New ways of doing business: 2015 Grower of the Year
Oasis Farms settles on V-trellis with arches, makes move to Geneva.
73rd Annual Cherry Institute opens on Jan. 15 in Yakima
The 73rd annual Cherry Institute begins January 15 at the Yakima Convention Center with an
Phenotyping in the field goes high-tech
WSU researcher is using thermal infrared cameras and other sensor technologies to study fruit traits.
Root pruning is making a comeback
Old practice finds new application by solving modern problems in apples.
Slice and sanitize to slow browning
New products are reported to slow browning and reduce microorganisms on fresh-cut produce.
MSU: How to winterize your sprayer
Michigan State University Extension offers helpful advice on winterizing a sprayer. Here are the tips:
Pome pathologist joins WSU
Dr. Achour Amiri Plant pathologist Dr. Achour Amiri has joined Washington State University