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Fatal attraction
New lures for female codling moths could provide the basis of mass trapping pest control program for organic growers.
Revealing risks with RNA
Testing biomarkers in Honeycrisp at harvest can estimate chances of storage disorders and inform marketing decisions.
Food safety first
New Borton Fruit facility, designed from ground up with food safety in mind, expected to reduce risks and costs.
Washington apple growers expect 137.3 million boxes
Northwest pear growers revise estimate up to 18.6 million boxes
Washington apple growers expect 137.3 million boxes
Northwest pear growers revise estimate up to 18.6 million boxes.
Jaden and John Griggs, young growers from Orondo, Washington
family background/ Jaden and John are the fifth generation to work on the family farm. Jaden will attend the University of Montana, majoring in business, sales and marketing this fall, and John graduated from Wenatchee Valley College’s tree fruit program.
Good to Know: Steady growth with research in chemical thinning
WTFRC's Tory Schmidt shows how industry sees big returns on modest investments.
Good to Know: Lessons in online learning
Federal regulations usher in new era of food safety education.
New round of trade help
Federal government announces new wave of trade mitigation programs.
Sprayers, bin trailers and pie, oh my: Final day of the IFTA tour in Ontario ends on a sweet note
When the Botden family immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands almost 20 years ago, they brought tractors and other equipment with them to start their new orchards in the Georgian Bay region of Canada.
From South Tyrol to the Georgian Bay, systems star on the second day of the IFTA Ontario tour
Concrete posts, breakaway netting clips and assorted hardware from Italy were one of the highlights
Systems evolution — and sprayers that can adapt — the focus of the first day of IFTA in Ontario
A Hol Spraying System CF airblast sprayer is demonstrated at one of Hedges Apples newer
Kate Evans named interim director of WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
Kate Evans Washington State University professor and horticulturalist Kate Evans has been selected as the
Growers share insights on a wide variety of systems at Lake Ontario field day
Growers shared insights during a field day organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Lake Ontario Fruit
Off the conventional path
Washington grower pleasantly surprised by organic transition and certification process.
State agencies offer readiness reviews for FSMA inspections
Mock inspections offer growers an educational opportunity to make sure they feel prepared.
FSMA inspections begin
FSMA inspectors are starting visits to farms, packers.
Stemilt adds Belton to agriculture leadership team
Darrin Belton Stemilt Growers, a tree fruit growing, packing and shipping company based in Wenatchee,
Parkhill joins Next Big Thing growers’ cooperative as executive director
Jennifer Parkhill Next Big Thing, a growers’ cooperative that grows and markets managed varieties of
Washington Apple Education Foundation to award more than $1.1 million in scholarships
Washington’s tree fruit industry has awarded nearly $9 million in scholarships to some 2,000 students
Kropf and Coulter appointed to Michigan Apple Committee board
Kimberly A. Kropf and Caleb J. Coulter were appointed to the Michigan Apple Committee board
Josh Heinicke, a young grower from Wenatchee, Washington
https://youtu.be/4-7Uy5qsYwQ family background / Josh is the fourth generation of his family in farming and
Exclusive varieties can benefit all growers
Industry groups work to find the right spot for a growing segment of club varieties.
An inside look at WA 38
New expanded starch scale will help get the first Cosmic Crisp harvest ripe from the start.
Variety debate
WA 2 lawsuit continues in Washington state courtrooms.
Hot new varieties for hot climates
Pome fruit breeding partnership between Spain and New Zealand produces new cultivars that will help the industry adapt to climate change.
Roger Way, 1918–2019
Roger Way. (Courtesy Cornell University) Roger Way, world-renowned apple breeder and professor emeritus of pomology
Organic community honors David Granatstein
Retired sustainable agriculture specialist recognized for 30-year career at WSU.
India pulls trigger on apple tariffs
After delaying for a year, country increases retaliatory duties on apples.
Michigan apple shippers combine forces
Two Michigan apple shippers are joining forces on sales and marketing, BelleHarvest and Michigan Fresh
Setting the course for future varieties – Video
The stewards of Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp discuss how these varieties came to be and how the programs were shaped by their discoveries.
Cosmic Crisp partners with Crunch Pak and Litehouse
Cosmic Crisp, the new apple variety developed by Washington State University as WA 38, will
The land grant mission
As funding for higher education fails to keep pace with research costs, universities seek new ways to keep permanent crops growing and thriving.
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission renews MSU infrastructure funding
Michigan tree fruit growers vote again to put their own money toward the infrastructure at Michigan State University’s research orchards.
Matthew Hendrickson fills new staff position at USApple
Matthew Hendrickson The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release that Matthew Hendrickson will
Seneca closing pear processing plant
Seneca Foods plans to close its Sunnyside, Washington, fruit processing facility after the 2019 pear
Good to Know: The disruption eruption
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission funding codling moth mating disruption for 30 years.
Dininny: A new view
With a change in leadership at Good Fruit Grower, our commitment to all of you remains steadfast.
Erika Espinoza, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
https://youtu.be/4upoLWmDeOk family background / Erika grew up in Washington’s Yakima Valley and was trained in
Taking apples in a new direction
Growers turn bi-ax tree system sideways for WA 38 plantings.
Mexico lifts tariff on U.S. apples
Mexico announced today the lifting of a 20 percent tariff on U.S. apples, after the
Washington’s drought worsens
Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday expanded Washington’s drought to cover nearly half the state,
WSDA offering on-site airblast sprayer training through June
Courtesy WSDA The Washington State Department of Agriculture is currently enrolling employers from
Canadian nursery launches tissue culture lab
This week, Upper Canada Growers announced the opening of a new tissue culture laboratory in
Michigan School for the Deaf awarded Apples4Ed grant
At a celebratory event on May 7, U.S. Apple Association awarded students at the Michigan
Robert Kershaw, 1938-2019
Good Fruit Grower received the following announcement, dated May 13, about the passing of Domex
Mission ahead for Washington researchers
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission celebrating 50 years driving industry innovation.
Healthy strategies for smokey skies
Keep your workers safe when pollution threatens.
Reducing the risk of listeria: Video
Food safety experts share strategies for monitoring and responding to ‘L. mono.’
USDA proposes Fuji grading changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a change to apple grading standards. Earlier this