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Honeycrisp deep dive
Experienced growers give IFTA virtual visitors their take on the profitable but difficult variety.
An a-peeling approach for bitter pit prediction
A new method for predicting bitter pit shows promise for New York Honeycrisp.
Fight the blight with an endophyte?
Microbes from native plants may inhibit fruit tree diseases.
A Midwest magic maker
EverCrisp’s humble roots lie in Indiana orchard.
Nurseries playing the guessing game
Nurseries struggle to anticipate grower demand as they adjust to the sluggish apple economy.
WSDA raises alarm about Japanese beetle reports in Yakima Valley
Residents and growers asked to report sightings, even from last season.
National Organic Standards Board meetings upcoming, NHC urges growers to comment
The National Organic Standards Board has scheduled its spring meetings in April with discussion to
MSU Extension hires Anna Wallis to succeed Phil Schwallier as apple production specialist
Anna Wallis Michigan State University Extension has hired Anna Wallis as its apple production specialist
Jerry Torres, a young grower from Quincy, Washington
Jerry is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural technology and finance at Washington State University and is starting a small business. He’s the son of Teresa and Ismael Torres.
AgWeatherNet to offer frost forecasts for the Washington tree fruit industry
Observed low temperatures from AgWeatherNet stations, such as these seen on March 11, will be
Marssonina: Is this a new pathogen?
Marssonina blotch an emerging problem in the Eastern U.S.
Releasing research on sterile insect release
Michigan team studying sterile insect release in two states.
Drone business is on the rise
Company peaks its capacity for sterile insect release by drone.
Luke Tonnemaker, a young grower from Royal City, Washington
Luke is a fourth-generation farmer who studied food and nutrition at University of Idaho. He’s the son of Sonia and Kole Tonnemaker.
New task force tackles codling moth
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission created team of nearly 30 to take the lead in managing the pest.
Kalcsits named endowed chair for tree fruit environmental physiology and management at WSU
Washington State University physiologist Lee Kalcsits has been named WSU’s endowed chair for tree fruit
Help from above for tree fruit growers
Changes in climate and wages may fuel a surge in aerial applications.
Fire blight fusion
National $5 million project will unify regional research efforts.
Honeycrisp focus on Day Two of IFTA virtual tour
Editor's note: This story was updated to say the session recordings will be available in
What can chitosan do?
Seafood byproduct might help prevent apple scab.
Ruben Canales, a young grower from Benton County, Washington
Ruben is a second-generation grower who has worked as a journeyman electrician to purchase his first orchard. He is the son of Liduvina and Ruben Canales.
Winter pruning your fourth- and fifth-leaf Cosmic Crisp — Videos
Washington State University's Stefano Musacchi demonstrates how to winter prune fourth- and fifth-leaf WA 38
Genetic study shows maturity matters in storage disorder development
Cutting-edge genetic research techniques help USDA postharvest scientists study fruit maturity and storage disorders.
Follow the Silk Road to find apple ancestry
Apple genome history could point the way forward.
WAEF scholarship deadline March 1
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is bumping up its efforts to reach students eligible to
Collaborative robotics tested in tree fruit
Researchers develop platform that mixes automation with human hands.
WA 38 details shared via webinar
Managers of the commercialization of the WA 38, the Washington State University apple marketed as
Cold boundary for Northern EverCrisp growers
Late-ripening MAIA1 poses a risky proposition for Northern growers.
Washington and the Netherlands make orchard innovation collaboration official
After two years of conversation and planning, this week Washington state formalized a partnership with the Netherlands to collaborate on research and technology innovation for the tree fruit industry.
University of Minnesota launches latest apple, Triumph
MN80, to be marketed as Triumph, is the latest apple released from the University of
Robots keep social distance
Packing line automation spreads out employees during pandemic.
Optical advantage for fruit quality research
New state-of-the-art sorting line helps Washington State University researchers measure fruit quality.
Packers dwarfed but not disadvantaged
East, Midwest push back against Pacific Northwest pressure.
Ohio Apples rebrands as Fresh Forward
Ohio Apples has rebranded as Fresh Forward, according to a news release. In recent years,
Cosmic cousin still growing
Growers, industry build the WA 2 program with little fanfare so far.
Virtual reality for Eastern shows
February tree fruit conferences in New York and Mid-Atlantic will go online this year.
Political prognostications
2021 will bring policy changes, challenges.
Chelsea Van Acker, a young grower from Williamson, New York
Chelsea grew up on the family farm, Van Acker Farms, graduated from Cornell University and works in field services for New York Apples Sales. She’s the daughter of Dan and Lori Van Acker.
Cherry Institute and Tree Fruit Days go virtual
Series of webinars next week organized by WSU Extension feature cherry, apple and pear priorities.
Agritourist attractions adapt for pandemic crowds
Pandemic-fatigued customers flock to farm markets in fall.
IFTA shares details on virtual February meeting
What’s a winter IFTA meeting without that tingling sensation of cold toes during a snowy
Orchard investments continue to grow
USApple panel: Private equity still sees solid long-term prospects in tree fruit.
A quest for Great Lakes cider apples
Collection aims to uncover ideal varieties for Michigan.
A farm is born
A couple who both grew up in farm families share the experience of starting their own.
Can a lucky find now find a home?
Yakima-area grower hopes high-density-friendly habit of his apple can help it break through.
Breaking branches to tame vigor
Training technique can make Fujis more fruitful.
Thinning decisions by the numbers
New York growers test pollen tube growth model.
Robotic pickers progress through pandemic
Companies continue to improve automated harvest machines.
Grower input wanted for Penn State survey on anthracnose diseases
Penn State University is asking for grower input to help researchers understand the role of
The Cosmic two-pick
Some growers are choosing to color pick their WA 38 apples.