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Cami Brandt, a young grower from Wapato, Washington
Cami earned a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Central Washington University and is working on her master’s degree in business at Eastern Washington University. She is the daughter of Paul Brandt.
Producing pears with lots of helping hands
Thousands of volunteers make harvest happen at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Medford Pear Orchard.
Planning and preparation allows an early exit from farming
Third-generation grower retires early on his terms.
Growers grin and pear it in Eastern Canada
Pears fill market niche for Nova Scotia grower.
Old trees, new growers
One couple’s pear orchard purchase shows how community and co-op support can help attract new growers to the industry.
Northwest pear growers expect average crop volume
Northwest pear growers expect to harvest about 15.2 million standard box equivalents for the 2023 season...
Co-op cooperation aims to keep the pear industry growing
New leaders at the Wenatchee River Valley’s three pear cooperatives share their vision for meeting the challenges facing the region.
Moffitt: Mixing it up in marketing
Pear promotions find success with diversified strategies.
Reid Donaldson, a young grower from Yakima, Washington
Reid Donaldson, a young grower from Yakima, Washington...
Northwest pear growers show strong support for continuing marketing order
As pear growers in Washington and Oregon head into harvest, they continue to show strong support for their marketing order program...
Five-minute survey to help steer the future of Washington tree fruit industry
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is developing a new tree fruit technology roadmap and needs grower input to help determine the industry’s top technology-related priorities...
Late freeze means less fruit for New England growers
Low temperatures hit Northeastern fruit.
Where the tech are we?
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is updating its technology roadmap to help move the industry forward.
The big picture for pears
Inflation challenges, influencer opportunities and export options top discussion at Northwest pear industry annual meeting.
Pear Bureau Northwest meeting gathers industry to plan promotions
The fresh pear industry met this week in Wenatchee, Washington, to elect new leaders, discuss the developing crop and set an export marketing strategy...
Good to Know: Take a bite out of blight
Trial compared cutting and sanitization strategies to find the best removal methods for fire blight strikes.
Northwest canners agree to raise Bartlett prices $15 per ton to reflect inflation
Last year, pear growers and processors had the foresight to negotiate a two-year contract and
Powers: New leadership, same legacy
Washington State University’s new dean shares her experience and vision for a resilient future for Washington fruit.
Washington weather conditions pose extreme fire blight risk
Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension is warning growers of extreme fire blight risk continuing through the weekend with rain and warmer temperatures in the forecast...
Pear Bureau Northwest annual meeting May 31 – June 1 in Wenatchee
Pear Bureau Northwest will hold its 91st annual meeting May 31 and June 1 in Wenatchee, Washington...
Daisy Arias, a young grower from Entiat, Washington
Daisy earned her bachelor’s degree in fruit and vegetable management at Washington State University and is a research assistant at Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee. She is the daughter of Teresa and Pedro Arias.
Fertilizer fine-tuning for Oregon pears
In the fertile soils of Oregon’s Hood River orchards, growers may be able to back off fertilizer temporarily in the face of high prices.
Pacific Northwest pear producers wanted for psylla survey
Pear producers in Washington, Oregon and California are encouraged to participate in a survey regarding pear pest management practices...
Good to Know: IPM with a phenology focus
Connecting pear psylla phenology with IPM strategies proves successful for Wenatchee Valley pear growers.
Early decisions aid proper pear pruning
Selecting fresh versus cannery pear blocks in winter allows appropriate pruning.
Nominations open for Processed Pear Committee Position 2
Nominations for Position 2 on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee, currently held by member Dusty
Pears, persevering in Southern Oregon
Drought and hail create a one-two punch to cut into Southern Oregon’s pear crop, but the region’s leading growers say they aren’t going anywhere.
Tech helps count every drop in a drought
Precision irrigation tools and data help Harry & David navigate a drought.
Branded variety news: Mardi Gras pear makes debut; SugarBee apple program expands
A new pear variety is hitting store shelves in February, marketed under the brand name Mardi Gras by Domex Superfresh Growers of Yakima, Washington.
West Michigan Research Station up and running
New Michigan research station seeks to solve regional fruit problems.
Hard cider sales show regional resiliency
Despite growing competition in beverage options, multiple channels are driving hard cider sales.
Where pathogens persist in the packing house
Clemson University food safety study focuses on dry packing-line surfaces.
Lower exportations for Washington fruit industry
Crop sizes, global upheavals and market fluctuations are forcing exporters to rethink Washington’s apple destinations.
2023 Northwest Pear Research Review to be held Feb. 16
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, on behalf of the Fresh Pear Committee and Processed
Processed Pear Committee nominations for Oregon positions set for Dec. 15
Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place Dec. 15 at
Pearest of them all
Seven pear varieties tie for favorite in consumer trial.
Processed Pear Committee board nominations upcoming
Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place during the following
WSU’s 2023 North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days announced
2023 North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days are scheduled Jan. 17 to 19 in Wenatchee, Jan. 21 in Chelan and Feb. 7 in Omak
Good to Know: Research works
An overview of this year’s research projects and upcoming research reviews.
Pear IPM intensive workshop Dec. 14 in Wenatchee
Washington State University Extension and the pear IPM team announced an intensive workshop to be
A drool-making Jewel
University of Minnesota breeding program releases new juicy pear suited to grow in USDA Zone 4.
Van den Ende: Tame your trees
For high-density pear plantings, it’s critical to get an early start.
Updating a pear orchard tree by tree
Hood River family modernizes pear orchard in stages.
Pear possibilities
Washington IFTA tour takes a swing through pear country.
Nathan Davis, a young grower from Odell, Oregon
Nathan returned to the family pear farm in the Hood River Valley about two years ago. He and his brother, Aubrey, work with their dad, Phil, and uncle, Jack Davis.
Northwest fresh pear industry announces 2022 crop estimate and promotions
With harvest underway, Pear Bureau Northwest announced the first official estimate of the 2022–23 fresh pear crop for Washington and Oregon.
Washington receives $4.7 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Washington state $4.7 million to support specialty crop
Moffitt: New realities for pears
Pear Bureau marketing promotes pears to younger consumers in physical, digital and virtual realities.
Webinar to discuss research on consumer preferences for pears
Pear Bureau Northwest announced in a news release a webinar scheduled Aug. 16 at 10
IFTA Day 3 — Pears and cherries
On Day 3 of the International Fruit Tree Association Summer Study Tour, the group split up. One bus for pear orchards, the other for cherries.