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On the road to tech
Research commission says new technology roadmap will spur innovation and guide investment.
DIY science in the orchard
Extension educator shares tips for managing on-farm experiments.
Picking among the best new cherry roots
New rootstock options could meet the needs of Northwest cherry growers.
Mulch-in cherries
Researchers study benefits of applying mulch to mature Oregon cherry orchard.
Kevin Kenoyer, a young grower from Cashmere, Washington
https://youtu.be/5kkO4p4FgUI family background/Kevin is a fourth-generation grower who grew up in the Wenatchee River Valley.
BC Tree Fruits hires CEO, CFO
BC Tree Fruits, a grower cooperative that packs most of British Columbia’s apples, has permanently
Johnson: The other side of the rainbow
Good Fruit Grower's Jared Johnson explains how we handled this issue’s cover shot, which was just too big to fit.
Water wins for Eastern Washington
Congress approves Western water plans, boosts Bureau of Reclamation budget.
Punjabi growers help advance British Columbia’s tree fruit industry
Hardworking heritage and willingness to invest are keys to success for some families.
Protecting fruit from cold with spray-on jackets
WSU researchers trying to insulate fruit trees with cellulose nanocrystals.
New technology explores pollination automation
Israeli tech company working to develop automated pollination.
Orchardists testing bee-attractant paste
Yakima, Washington, start-up markets potent lure to boost pollination.
Researcher spins off pollen suspension
WSU researcher licenses pollen suspension while continuing electrostatic research.
Pollination calculation: Every bee counts
Online tool helps growers assess how much pollination they get from wild bees.
Fire destroys Blue Bird fruit warehouse
A Blue Bird fruit warehouse in Peshastin, Washington, caught fire Sunday, March 3, leaving
Looking for the sweet spot in powdery mildew resistance
Researcher looks for genetic factors that make sweet cherries less susceptible to the fungal pathogen.
A look at the ins and outs of netting
WSU grad student studies the effect of orchard netting on bugs, both good and bad.
Sale of Broetje Orchards creates FirstFruits Farms
New owner plans to continue many employee-support programs created by Broetje.
San Jose scale scuffle in Michigan
Michigan cherry growers take on San Jose scale.
Spanish-language FSMA training in Eastern WA March 5 and 6
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Spanish-language Produce Safety Alliance grower training
Little cherry disease creates a big problem
Little cherry disease may be approaching epidemic levels.
Phytoplasmas found in stone fruit
Scott Harper of the Clean Plant Center Northwest is asking stone fruit growers to
Spray researchers aim to catch their drift: Video
New drift assessment survey underway to improve models that predict pesticide drift risk and potentially preclude unnecessarily restrictive labels.
Steering the research on spray drift
UW researcher takes the wheel for drift data collection.
Weather-related updates and cancellations
Good Fruit Grower will post the latest updates we receive for weather-related cancellations and rescheduled
BC Tree Fruits restructures
International Fruit Tree Association tour attendees participate in a hard cider tasting session in
Nonpesticidal controls for SWD
OSU researcher shares two new products showing promise in fighting spotted wing drosophila.
Highlights in the new Farm Bill
2018 Farm Bill includes several provisions that affect the tree fruit industry.
FSMA grower training offered in Eastern Washington Feb. 12, 13 and 20
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association will hold a Produce Safety Alliance grower training course
Register now for WSU/OSU Cherry Fruit School, March 12-13
Sweet cherry growers can learn about the latest research and technology at the upcoming Cherry
Breeder is ready to grow Canadian program
Amrit Singh began work at Summerland Research and Development Centre knowing he has ‘big shoes to fill.’
Biofungicide shows promise for cherry packers
First commercial use of natamycin in cherry packing last season reported successful.
High praise for growing under high tunnels
Despite their high up-front cost, high tunnels (shown here) can be a good investment
Mike Willett crowned 75th Cherry King
Mike Willett is named the 2019 Cherry King at the Northwest Cherry Growers’ Cherry
New York viticulturist, climatologist earn Excellence in IPM Awards
Alice Wise, viticulture and research specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, and Keith
Cosmic contribution to Clean Plant Center
Using WA 38 graft wood fees, nursery institute donates funds for new growth chamber to Clean Plant Center Northwest.
Peracetic acid shines in sanitizer study
WSU researcher tinkers with sanitizers and best ways to use them.
Ozone filling a void for fruit packers
Organic storage and food safety needs drive renewed interest in ozone technology.
Good to Know: Wash and learn
Faith Critzer It’s a fact of life: If you’re storing, holding or packing
Dan Norman, a young grower from Sparta, Michigan
https://youtu.be/zg5xYhPLDJA family background/ Dan is a first-generation tree fruit grower who wants to build on
Registration open for the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention
The 2019 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be held Jan. 29 to 31 at
Driver shortage could mean trouble down the road
Agricultural trucking lobbyist updates apple industry on driver pool, legislative efforts.
Women’s Farm to Food Business Competition now open
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation is offering a new business
Clean Plant Center exports mostly on hold
Exports of clean tree fruit budwood on hold while center cleans up paperwork processes.
Financial partners offer growers growing opportunities
Orchardists, packers seek capital from outside investors to modernize and expand.
Investment advice for orchardists
Investment leaders and economists offer tips to consider before you bring on orchard investors.
New tool helps growers budget for climate change
New web tool lets growers see projected climate impacts on their own farms to support long-term decision making.
IFTA early registration extended to Jan. 7
You still have a few more days to get a deal on your registration for
Carolina Torres named WSU’s first endowed chair in tree fruit postharvest systems
Carolina Torres Carolina Torres has been named Washington State University’s first endowed
Six smart tips for better spray management
Improve spray coverage, reduce drift and protect the environment with a small investment of time and money.