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Honeycrisp storage passport stamped
Cornell researchers refine bitter pit prediction method.
IFTA tour visits modern, resilient Michigan orchards
On Day 2 of the annual conference, IFTA buses visited a few locations on the Fruit Ridge north of Grand Rapids, where most of Michigan’s apples grow.
Why DIY with nursery trees?
Eastern growers see cheaper trees and more management with on-farm nurseries.
USApple announces 2023 NextGen Apple Fellowship class
The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the 2023 class of its emerging leader program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship.
Sam Godwin takes on chair role at Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, Jim Doornink steps down after decades
After decades in a leadership role at the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, board member Jim Doornink is stepping down as chair. He will be replaced by Sam Godwin, a grower from Tonasket, Washington.
Uncovering the Ellepot advantage
Trees propagated in biodegradable paper pots can grow faster than their bareroot brethren.
Get a head start on crop load management
EXPO session discusses precision crop load management.
Pointers for picking a platform
Pennsylvania grower shares his platform picking process.
Branded variety news: Mardi Gras pear makes debut; SugarBee apple program expands
A new pear variety is hitting store shelves in February, marketed under the brand name Mardi Gras by Domex Superfresh Growers of Yakima, Washington.
West Michigan Research Station up and running
New Michigan research station seeks to solve regional fruit problems.
Cowiche Growers cooperative celebrates a century
Cowiche Growers, a grower-owned fruit packing cooperative in Washington’s Yakima Valley, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Hard cider sales show regional resiliency
Despite growing competition in beverage options, multiple channels are driving hard cider sales.
Plant hormones help prevent bitter pit
PGRs proving to be effective bitter pit management tools.
Italian orchards growing into the multiverse
IFTA Italy tour-goers gawk at multileader planar systems.
A small start for Cosmic Crisp expansion overseas
International WA 38 producers beginning to get WSU variety to market.
Where pathogens persist in the packing house
Clemson University food safety study focuses on dry packing-line surfaces.
Washington state delegates seek better U.S.-India trade
Washington state’s bipartisan U.S. Congress delegation is asking federal representatives to improve apple trade conditions with India.
Lower exportations for Washington fruit industry
Crop sizes, global upheavals and market fluctuations are forcing exporters to rethink Washington’s apple destinations.
Yakima preserving Fruit Row history
Effort underway to denote Yakima, Washington, packing area as a historic place.
Investor owners remain interested in agriculture — Video
Who would buy an apple business right now? Investors, who are betting that access to more cashflow will better position their properties for the long haul.
Joseph and David Tisch, young growers from Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.
Joseph, left, and David are first-generation apple farmers who are attending University of Wisconsin. They are the sons of Laura and Brad Tisch and have three siblings.
Picking something different for U-pick plantings
More U-pick growers are choosing trellises over freestanding trees.
Insect eradication is hard
In the fight against invasive species, odds favor invaders.
Carbon calculations for Washington orchards
As interest grows on the climate implications of agriculture, it raises questions the industry needs more research to answer.
Fire blight workshops and webinars scheduled in 2023
The Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center announced in a news release a series of workshops and webinars focused on the latest fire blight information...
Apple research reviews Jan. 24 and 25
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites everyone interested to attend the 2023 Apple Crop
Flying harvest robot demo drew a crowd at Interpoma — Video
Tevel Aerobotics' flying harvest robot was on display for attendees at the Interpoma apple trade show in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy, in November.
Apple-harvesting robot roundup — Video
Robotic fruit harvester development continues.
Lisa Aceves, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
Lisa is a third-generation farmer who started in high school and is now the orchard operations supervisor. Lisa is the granddaughter of Frances and Tony Peña, daughter of Maria Peña and Roy Aceves and works with her sister, Rosa, and brother, Rogelio.
Building their legacy: McDougall and Sons, 2022 Good Fruit Growers of the Year
Good Fruit Grower recognizes the McDougall family of Wenatchee, Washington, for innovative company culture and generosity with the industry.
Putting packaging first: 2022 Good Fruit Growers of the Year
Change is the big constant at McDougall and Sons’ packing facility outside East Wenatchee.
Ambrosia changed everything: 2022 Good Fruit Growers of the Year
Investing in new varieties early gave the McDougall family the reason and the resources to grow.
Robots highlight Interpoma conference and trade show in Bolzano
The tour-goers with International Fruit Tree Association ended their Italian tour with two days at the big event, Interpoma...
IFTA Italy continues with Ferrara orchard tours and Venice
The International Fruit Tree Association’s tour of Italy — IFTAly, if you will — continued Nov. 14 in the Ferrara region with tours of high-density fruit blocks and a breeding company visit, followed by some sightseeing in Venice on Nov. 15.
IFTA kicks off tour of Italy in Bologna
A tour of research trials at the world’s oldest university Nov. 13 and a visit to a massive agricultural equipment trade show Nov. 12 kicked off the International Fruit Tree Association’s tour of Northern Italy.
WSU’s 2023 North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days announced
2023 North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days are scheduled Jan. 17 to 19 in Wenatchee, Jan. 21 in Chelan and Feb. 7 in Omak
2022 apple residue report released
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission announced the publication of the 2022 pesticide residue study
Family farm driven to diversify
The Karstetter family expanded into row crops to help the third-generation growers build capital and keep the orchards in the family.
A shift in the process for processing orchards
High-density processing blocks just might be worth the cost.
Good to Know: Research works
An overview of this year’s research projects and upcoming research reviews.
Codling moth study covers many questions, many miles
WSU codling moth research is large in topic and geography.
The good, the bad and the maybe for Minnesota cider apples
University of Minnesota study looks near and far for cider apples that thrive in the region’s cold climate.
The shade sweet spot
Growers and researcher look to find the balance between sunburn protection and color development by pulling back shade nets before harvest.
Hot and cold therapy may be just right
Combination of treatments eliminates rootstock viruses.
Columbia Fruit Packers and Frosty Packing announce merger and Goldman Sachs investment
Washington’s Columbia Fruit Packers of Wenatchee and Frosty Packing of Yakima have announced a merger, stemming from strategic investment from Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Honeycrisp is the new Honeycrisp
For growers, doubling down on a difficult variety isn’t easy.
Studying how to be a good sport
MSU scientists aim to uncover the mechanisms for why some sports ripen earlier or later.
Gerlach: The need for Newton
USApple launches online database to make apple statistics more accessible for answering industry questions.
Hands-on precision with computer vision
Lake Ontario tour showcases crop load management tools.
Sarah Lott Zost, a young grower from Gardners, Pennsylvania
Sarah is a fourth-generation grower who graduated from Michigan State University and is the co-chair of the Mid-Atlantic Young Grower Alliance. She is married to Mitch Zost and is the daughter of Barb and Jim Lott.