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Sun stress has growers sun wary
With sun damage a key factor in cull fruit for the Washington industry, new WSU research aims to better understand the physiology of sun stress.
Hotter climate alters the cold chain
Maturity metrics may not yield the usual results for fruit grown in warmer-than-usual growing seasons.
Apple, pear and technology research reviews coming up
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites attendance at annual research reviews.
Big plans for more mayhaws
Florida grower aims to bring traditional Southern treasure to the wider world.
Washington State University hires new extension specialist
Jenny Bolivar-Medina Late last fall, Washington State University hired Jenny Bolivar-Medina for a new position
Beth Brown, a young grower from Waterport, New York
Beth grew up working with her grandfather, Harold Henry, on their family farm in Eden Valley, New York, and later graduated with a business degree from State University of New York at Oswego.
WSU Tree Fruit Endowment fully funded
Assessments will end for apple and pear growers on Jan. 21.
Johnson: Ghost apples appear at Good Fruit Grower
How a few photos captured on a chilly day in a Michigan orchard became a viral sensation.
Wildlife management: Deer, birds and bears, oh my
Wildlife a concern for Northwest Michigan growers.
On the way to supplying local organic demand
One New York-based grocery chain invests in organic farming to help its suppliers meet customer demand, but for fruit, it has a long way to go.
It pays to promote
Northwest U.S. tree fruit groups put trade conflict mitigation funds to work.
A family finds their farm
Ambitious Abendroth family tackles modernization of older New York orchards.
Preview: 2020 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Tree fruit, stone fruit and wine grape sessions will cover multiple aspects of production.
O’Rourke: Is apple demand falling?
If so, how should the Washington apple industry respond?
Preview: 2020 Empire State Producers Expo
Sessions will cover bitter pit, fire blight and other topics.
Kevin Shaw and Lance Davison, young growers from Vernon, British Columbia
Kevin Shaw, a first-generation farmer, grew up in Kenya and pursued an engineering degree. Lance Davison, a fourth-generation farmer, grew up in Vernon and focused on horticulture in college. Kevin married Lance’s sister, Laura. The family business includes parents, Tamra and Tom Davison, and grandparents, Dora and Bob Davison.
SnapDragon takes another bite of acreage
New York keeps RubyFrost expansion on hold for now.
Just add water: Packaged nematodes bred to devour pests — Video
Washington grower tries nematodes to knock down codling moths.
Michigan apples keeping a competitive edge
Recent mergers and acquisitions reshuffle Michigan apple industry.
GLEXPO Day 3: Michigan testing hard cider varieties, red-fleshed apples
MSU study looking for best apples to grow in state.
Hort Show sessions end with a Cosmic bang
Final day of the WSTFA Annual Meeting includes in-depth Cosmic Crisp and IPM discussions.
Tree fruit industry leaders honored at 2019 Washington awards banquet
Tree fruit industry bestows honors at annual banquet
Hort Show Day 2 afternoon: Fruit set variability predicted to increase
Other research session cover pollinizers, fire blight and little cherry disease.
DeVaney: Washington tree fruit industry future focused
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association plans more education for workers and lawmakers.
Apple growers blown away by defoliation demonstrations — Video
New pneumatic defoliators use alternating pulses of air to strip off leaves.
Project aims to reframe the conversation about food and farming
Nonprofit founder will discuss ongoing project about food and farming during Great Lakes EXPO.
Richard Thomason: 1948–2019
Longtime apple grower Richard Harris Thomason of Brewster, Washington, died on Nov. 18, according to
Matt Haak, a young grower from Zillah, Washington
Matt is a second-generation tree fruit farmer in Washington’s Yakima Valley and pursued a
Washington orchards host robotic arms race — Video
Developments in harvest automation continue but fall short of commercialization.
Washington Apple Week takes local growers to global markets
Apple Commission launches campaign in 14 export countries.
Michigan growers eyeing quality apple season
The only major hitch to an otherwise exemplary harvest was a mysteriously light load of Honeycrisp.
Making the crop load count
Ontario grower Tom Ferri shares his precision super spindle system with the IFTA summer tour.
Michigan group plans new research center
A new nonprofit group called West Central Michigan Horticultural Research (WCMHR) is planning to build
IFTA offers scholarships for young professionals to attend 2020 annual conference
The International Fruit Tree Association is offering scholarship opportunities for young professionals who want to
Washington apple crop estimated at 138.2 million boxes
Good Fruit Grower received the following news release from Washington State Tree Fruit Association President
Larger farms, but fewer growers
‘It’s happening to everybody’: Stats paint stark picture of apple orchard consolidation.
Loads of lessons at Great Lakes EXPO
Dozens of sessions planned for fruit crops and other topics.
WSTFA Annual Meeting puts focus on the future of fruit
Washington tree fruit industry gears up for December convention to be held in Wenatchee.
North Bay Produce recalls fresh apples due to possible listeria risk
No illnesses were reported at the time of announcement.
Decline dilemma: No easy answer for rapid apple decline
Eastern apple growers report a rise in sudden collapse of seemingly healthy young dwarf trees, but is it a new problem or just highly stressed orchards felled by regular foes such as winter injury and drought?
Pollinizer research reveals patterns
WSU researcher continues work to narrow potential pollinizers and better understand the genetics of a good match.
Pesticide residue report for apple now available
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission conducts annual studies of most common insecticides and fungicides used in apple and cherry.
U.S. apple exports complicated by tariffs
USApple Outlook speakers discuss high barriers faced in China, India.
Are consumers confused by too many apple varieties?
While the 2019 apple crop will be fairly average in size, grocer says consumers have too many choices.
Surfactants aid deep cleaning in microcracks
WSU researchers find surfactants help sanitizers clean inside apple skin microcracks.
Spray, without the sprayer
Taking air out of the equation reduces drift, optimizes coverage and efficiency.
Protecting the Cosmic Crisp investment
Growers pony up for research projects to support WA 38.
Harvest of Cosmic proportions
Washington begins first commercial harvest of the long-awaited WA 38.
Spotted lanternfly map shows high risk for West Coast wine regions
The invasive pest could find plenty of suitable habitat across the U.S., according to new USDA model.
Washington apple growers challenging federal wage hike mandate
Growers’ lawyers conducting their own wage surveys to support their case.