February 1, 2009

Squeezing into the competitive juice market has meant playing a background role for a low-profile British Columbia orchardist with a growing processing business. Markus Keller

The Washington wine industry is in the process of learning about row orientation and matching aspect with variety. Sunburned fruit

If your orchard produces low yields or fruit that ranks in the bottom half of the warehouse pool closings, then

When trying to protect orchards from frost damage, growers should think in terms of frost management, Dr. Robert Evans, an agricultural engineer with the U.S.

Apple growers Marc and Madeleine van Roechoudt are working on a succession plan for Madeleine to eventually take over running the orchard.

Washington’s grape industry has spent the last two years developing a comprehensive research plan. The proposal, created by an industry

Both the Olsen Brothers and the Andrews family are among Washington State’s wine industry pioneers, planting their first wine grape vineyards in 1980. In addition

Two hundred years ago, Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky. As he grew to young adulthood, his impoverished family often picked up and moved—farming all

Both Guinan labels are rare. I can no longer recall exactly how many fruit box label articles Good Fruit Grower has

Producers of Washington wines, at all price points, are feeling the impact of consumer demand for green or sustainable products. While few consumers have

This propane heater was designed to be towed up and down orchard rows. Overtree sprinklers provide the most protection from frost

Organic apple acreage has been expanding in many parts of the world, including South America and Europe, reports David Granatstein, sustainable agriculture specialist with

More funding for research will be needed in order for organic tree fruit growers to survive in the future, grower Dain Craver of Royal City,

Growers need to prepare for increased costs as well as lower returns, Yakima, Washington orchardist Dave Allan warned during the Washington State Horticultural Association’s convention.

The future of any industry depends on the skill of its work force. In the wine industry, that means a marriage of modern innovation with

Now in its third year, the Latino Agriculture Education Program, designed for vineyard field workers, has developed into a successful educational program. Enrollment for

For 17 years, as chief executive officer of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Allen Shoup was at the forefront of the Washington

The Washington wine industry is in the process of learning about row orientation and matching aspect with variety. Sunburned fruit can be a