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The big push for a dwarfing rootstock
Amelanchier rootstock continues to exceed expectations, while cold-hardy quince candidates have been narrowed to 14 accessions.
Dhingra: The age of the pear
The pear industry has unlimited potential and is ripe for a revolution
Fresh pear industry pushes for stand-up “pouch” bags
Grab and go for consumer convenience
Jared Gidley, Young Grower from Parkdale, Oregon
Jared is a first-generation farmer who worked several orchard jobs growing up in Parkdale, Oregon.
Northwest organic pear growers opt out of assessments
Organic Pearxit
Promising progress for solid-set delivery
MSU research team improves system to reduce chemical waste.
2016 NW Pear harvest forecast: big but not a record
Northwest pear growers expect to harvest 18.9 million 44-pound box equivalents in 2016 for the
Pear emojis may be the next thing to spur fruit sales
Sometimes a smiley face just doesn’t convey your emotions. Maybe you feel a little …
Fresh pear assessment remains steady through 2017
Pear growers will keep their same assessment rate of 44.9 cents per box for the
Pear growers again hold the line on marketing assessment
For the fifth year straight, the assessment charged to growers for the federal marketing order
Suzanne Niemann, a young grower from Yakima, Washington
family background / Suzanne’s love of agriculture grew out of her interest in
A lot of cans in 100 years
Del Monte celebrates a century in Yakima, Washington.
A spray-plus education (Video)
Farm worker teaching team leads the nation in preparing workers for safe use of pesticides.
Making the most of mulch
Organic herbicides don’t match mulch for pear growers. That’s the conclusion of University of California
Joe Brandt, a young grower from Wapato, Washington
Joe returned to the 1,500-acre family farm after working in finance and manages domestic and export sales and marketing for the company.
Ryan Bond, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
Ryan is a second-generation grower managing about 800 acres, primarily consisting of cherry and pear trees in The Dalles and south through Dufur into the Tygh Valley.
Watering by the numbers
Extension specialists take the mystery out of irrigating.
Changing ideas about water
Irrigation becomes crucial tool even in well-watered East.
Better ways to irrigate
WSU researcher offers tips for reducing water use.
Know your soil before picking your rootstock
Researchers encourage growers to match a rootstock’s ability to absorb nutrients to those nutrients found in the soil.
Root care
Remember to consider what lies beneath when maintaining a healthy orchard.
Know your critical temperatures as East Coast freeze arrives
The East Coast is experiencing a second round of winter, and the anticipated freezing temperatures
How to attract workers
Workers go where they can make the most money.
Modern orchards and technology can potentially reduce production costs
Harvesting, pruning, trimming and bin removal machines like these displayed during an IFTA tour
Keeping limbs in line with mechanical pruning – (video)
While not exactly new anywhere, mechanical hedging is seeing a youthful surge on
New hire for Pear Bureau Northwest
Pear Bureau Northwest has hired Morgan Cairns as its sampling and event coordinator. Cairns brings
Growers asked to help with trellis design survey
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission has recently funded a trellis engineering analysis project with
6 tips for healthier bees
Beekeeper offers tips for healthy bees, hearty pollination.
110+ bins of Bartlet pears per acre
Results from Bartlett pears grown on Tatura trellis in Australia
Pear mites developing resistance to chemicals
Growers may be forced to take different steps to control pests as resistance buildup continues.
Pears qualify for Heart-Check certification
The American Heart Association has certified Green and Red Anjou pears from USA Pears as
Northwest canning pear inventories remain high as pressure mounts from imports
In Jay Grandy’s last meeting as the manager of the Washington-Oregon Canning Pear Association, he
Gibson’s drive
Silver Pear Award winner, Don Gibson, leads from the road.
Fire blight central
A research plot near Wapato, Washington, has become a test bed for fire blight.
How to use pear growth regulators
Growth regulators can prevent drop and enhance storability of pears if used correctly.
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
Video: Pear Bureau Northwest new website focuses on pear sales
Pear Bureau Northwest’s redesigned website at www.trade.usapears.org features information on pear varieties and marketing
300 pages on pears
Starkrimson is a strain of Clapp’s Favorite, which was raised by Thaddeus Clapp in
Catherine Kiyokawa, a Young Grower from Parkdale, Oregon
Catherine is a fourth-generation farmer. Her grandfather, Mamoru Kiyokawa, started growing tree fruit on the farm. Catherine works closely with her father, Randy, and older brother Cameron.
Keeping pears firm
More research ahead for compound to improve pear firmness.
Impact of imports
Fresh apples, pears and sweet cherries hold their own for U.S. producers.
New focus on grade standards
Hort council aims for industry involvement to help monitor other nations’ quality metrics.
After the Washington fires
Packers work with insurers to recover from two wildfires that struck central Washington.
Process Pear Committee nominations scheduled
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Processed Pear Committee, which is administered by
Pear Bureau’s Kennedy honored among produce industry young leaders
Pear Bureau Northwest, the non-profit marketing organization that represents the 1,600 pear growers of Oregon
Jake Robison, a Young Grower from Chelan, Washington
Jake is a fourth generation farmer who grows tree fruit on 120 acres. He’s the son of Dave and Karla Robison and nephew to Allen Robison.
24 specialty crop proposals in Wa State receive $4.1m
The Washington State Department of Agriculture says that it will award approximately $4.1 million in
Quest begins to breed new pear rootstock
Dr. Kate Evans The Pacific Northwest fresh pear industry will allocate more than
New path for pears
The bi-axis system enables pear growers to plant high-density orchards on standard rootstocks.
WSU reports on growth in organic tree fruit
Retail organic food sales increased 11.2 percent in 2014. Organic fruit and vegetable sales