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Is apple clearwing moth on the move?
After infesting orchards in British Columbia, there are indications this pest may have already reached Washington state.
Himalayan aspirations
Growers, government and World Bank investment drive modernization in India’s apple orchards.
After Ambrosia: ‘Where do we go from here?’
B.C. apple growers looking for next variety after years of Ambrosia reliance.
Washington growers lower their 2018 apple crop expectations
Washington growers confirm their suspicions of a lighter-than-expected crop with a revised smaller 2018 forecast.
Variety Watch: An apple so nice, they named it twice
Growers, inventors are hoping markets Rave about First Kiss.
EverCrisp: A club for everyone
EverCrisp apple’s open managed approach is getting enthusiastic marks from Midwest and Mid-Atlantic growers.
Congress holds fate of new trade deal to replace NAFTA
While agreement calls for no tariffs on apples, pears and cherries between North American nations, Mexico’s separate 20 percent retaliatory tariff on U.S. apples could remain in place.
Multileader makeover from old Red Delicious orchards
Grafting old blocks trained to multileader systems brings high density without high replanting costs.
2018 apple harvest by the numbers
Industry looks into crystal ball for 2018 forecast around the globe.
Making sure Cosmic comes out Crisp – Video
Growers learn from other growers on tour of some of the first commercial WA 38 plantings.
Good to Know: Funding for apple research
Nearly $2.5 million awarded for horticulture, crop protection and postharvest research in 2018.
Matt Duke, a young grower in Yakima, Washington
family background/Matt is the first generation of his family to work in agriculture. He has
Hunting down a mysterious rot
New apple disease may taint even pasteurized products, but where does it come from?
A tale of two test plotters
Oregon and Ohio growers share why they participate in test plots.
USDA shares details on relief program for apple and pear growers
U.S. apple and pear growers who may be harmed by ongoing international trade disputes will be able to apply for the federal government’s relief package beginning in October.
Entomologist joins WSU’s Extension Center in Wenatchee
Tobin Northfield will work to develop sustainable strategies to contain pests that threaten apple, pear, cherry and other fruit crops.
Stannard named new chair at USApple
She has been in the apple business since 1996 and is owner of New York Apple Sales, Inc., one of the largest marketers of New York state apples.
Madeleine van Roechoudt, a young grower from Lake Country, British Columbia
family background/ Madeleine continues a multigenerational farm that began north of Kelowna in 1949. The
Tree fruit added to U.S. relief program for food impacted by trade disputes
The Food Purchase and Distribution Program will buy up to $1.2 billion in food products “unfairly targeted by unjustified retaliation.”
New U.S. apple crop estimate revised downward
256.2 million bushel crop prediction on Day 2 of US Apple Outlook meeting is 6 percent lower than USDA's estimate from two weeks ago, largely based on changes in Washington's crop.
Gala on pace to topple Red Delicious’ reign
Day 1 at the 2018 US Apple Outlook: U.S. growers expect Red Delicious to yield its place as the leading variety by volume for the first time in more than 50 years.
Rough times for Reds
Once the most popular apple, Red Delicious is having a down year in the statistics game.
Going undercover with drape netting
U.S. universities embark on studies to examine drape netting over high-value apple orchards.
Shaking it up in the orchard: Video
WSU continues work on tiered shake-and-catch harvester.
University of Minnesota introduces First Kiss apple
The same apple breeding team that brought Honeycrisp to market is releasing a new cultivar this year.
Washington apple forecast: 131 million boxes
Washington apple growers expect to harvest 131 million boxes of apples this year, down slightly from last year’s haul.
Battling birds with lights, sounds : Videos
Makers of new noise and laser deterrents promise birds won’t habituate to the technology.
Be gone, starlings
Bird control in British Columbia benefits from area-wide approach.
Guilherme Fontanella Sander, a young grower from Vale do Sol, Brazil
family background / Guilherme grew up working alongside his father Renato and mother Edna at
That’s a wrap: IFTA summer tour concludes
A visit to a high-density Ambrosia and Honeycrisp orchard overlooking the upper stretches of Okanagan Lake brought the International Fruit Tree Association summer tour to a conclusion.
Dressel named chairperson of NYAA board
Sarah Dressel of Dressel Farms in New Paltz, New York, has been named chairperson of
Handle Geneva 41 with care
Popular G.41 rootstock takes extra work, but can succeed.
Good to Know: Help for managing Oriental fruit moth
OFM damage is on the rise in Washington orchards.
Steven Murray Jr., a young grower from Bakersfield, California
family background / Steven has helped change Murray Family Farms’ business, adding farm markets and
EverCrisp release ramps up
Midwest Apple Improvement Association marketing its first new apple.
WSU reveals its wild cider
Students start cider apple breeding program to learn techniques.
New potential for old apples
Cider demand renews interest for growing traditional varieties in modern orchard systems.
Northwest tree fruit delegation heads to D.C. to talk trade
A delegation representing the Northwest tree fruit industry will be meeting with Trump administration officials
Mexico slaps tariffs on U.S. apples
Country's largest apple export market retaliates over steel and aluminum tariffs.
Plans within plants
Managing sheer number of samples, volume of data is focus for breeding program.
Post-Cosmic question: What’s next?
With launch of WA 38 underway, WSU’s apple breeding program hopes to build on successes.
Good Point: What growers want
Washington tree fruit industry lays out technology priorities.
Waste not wanted
Postharvest tools, better communication can help fine-tune storage practices and improve packouts.
Growing from good to great in New Zealand
Return to basics aids grower in troubled block of Jazz apples.
Bruno Simpson, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Bruno is the third generation of Waimea Nurseries and has been elected
Preparing for fire
Foresters, growers give advice for protecting orchards and vineyards from wildfires.
Pest spotters
Scout teams help growers target, dial in their IPM.
Net benefits
Orchard netting can help prevent fruit sunburn in addition to protecting against hail damage.
Growing into the future – Video
New Zealand researchers and growers testing limits with 2D, 3D systems.
Kyle Ardiel, a young grower from Thornbury, Ontario
family background/ After growing up on the family farm, Kyle earned a business degree working