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Pears
Featured stories covering pears in this issue.
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The global fire blight fight
Belgian researchers at pcfruit are examining biocontrols and detection methods for fire blight.
Conference pear challenge
After going all-in with Conference pears, have Belgian growers reached a tipping point?
Disease-seeking drone research
Belgian scientists research using drones, multispectral sensors to detect fire blight in pear orchards.
Tools for counting the crop
Combining low-tech crop load samples with high-tech maps could make vineyards more efficient.
Growers in pursuit of precision agriculture
Researchers and growers in New York aim to push high-density orchards to peak performance.
Sustainable and less sticky solutions for pear psylla
New pear IPM project looks at potential for biocontrols and pest repellents.
Apple maggot quarantine may include potted trees
State officials in Washington are considering adding certain potted plants to the list of commodities affected by the apple maggot quarantine. The Yakima-based Washington State
Packers improve, impress with pears
Wenatchee pear packers show Interpera group new technology on their lines.
Customers are willing to pay a premium only on high quality, fresh sliced pears
A premium price Recently, a willingness-to-pay study has shown that consumers are willing to pay up to 20 cents more for high-quality, sliced, fresh packed
Arctic armor: Methods of combating frost
New frost prevention investments by Michigan growers paid off during 2017 bloom-time frost.
Tarrah Te Velde, a young grower from Cashmere, Washington
family background/Tarrah works with her mother Michelle Te Velde on their family pear orchard that was passed down to them by Tarrah’s grandfather
The Endicott Tree: National treasure hedged in by time and development
A historical marker stands above the Endicott Pear Tree, stating the tree was planted by John Endecott, first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.