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Organic community honors David Granatstein
Retired sustainable agriculture specialist recognized for 30-year career at WSU.
Defining organics
Northwest tree fruit industry speaks up when Seattle hosts the National Organic Standards Board.
Got gibberellins?
For fruit size and firmness benefits, GA3 is a good choice for cherry growers.
Wine grapes show a spectrum of stress
WSU researcher paints nuanced picture of how wine grape varieties respond to water deficits.
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.
New niche varieties spreading juicy rumors
Can new apricot varieties spark renewed interest from consumers and growers?
Try renewal pruning to delay replanting grapevines
Researchers determine ways to extend the life of declining Merlot vines.
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.
The land grant mission
As funding for higher education increasingly dries up, universities seek new ways to keep permanent crops growing and thriving.
Seneca closing pear processing plant
Closure leaves Northwest with only two pear processing facilities.
Good to Know: The disruption eruption
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission funding codling moth mating disruption for 30 years.
Erika Espinoza, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
family background / Erika grew up in Washington’s Yakima Valley and was trained in business
Crossing paths to sweet success
WSU cherry breeder has plans for improving program.
Winter cherry modeling is coming
OSU researcher builds cherry bud cold hardiness model for AgWeatherNet.
Cherry marketers testing foreign waters
Northwest Cherries experiments with developing markets in three Southeast Asian nations.
Sugar stall caused by grapevine red blotch virus
In the 10 years since grapevine red blotch virus was first detected in the Napa
Taking apples in a new direction
Growers turn bi-ax tree system sideways for WA 38 plantings.
The margins of mechanization
Oregon State University economist assesses the costs and benefits of mechanizing vineyard tasks.
Don’t fight the physiology
Cherry Fruit School session focuses on how cherry systems can more efficiently harness the trees’ natural growing habits for peak performance.
Making orchards less hospitable for SWD
With a prune here and a mow there, Michigan tart cherry growers may be able
Big response for little cherry disease
Pacific Northwest industry aims to tackle little cherry disease.
Canines trained to sniff out diseases
Dog detection teams have shown success in citrus and other fruit, now researchers will study if they can help find little cherry disease.
Erin Carlson, a young grower from Summerland, British Columbia
family background/ Erin received her agriculture degree in organics at the University of Guelph in
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.
Thurlby: Another season of hope is upon us
Northwest Cherries President B.J. Thurlby looks ahead at another season of hope, with a solid plan in place.
Good to Know: 2019 Pacific Northwest cherry research funding
More than $930,000 provided for 20 different research projects.
Reducing the risk of listeria: Video
Food safety experts share strategies for monitoring and responding to ‘L. mono.’
Lessons learned from leafy greens
Last year’s E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce illustrate the challenges for food safety programs.
Working holidays a lifestyle for some ag workers
Traveling, camping workers pitch in for British Columbia’s busy tree fruit season.
Recruiting researchers requires patience
Even with an endowment, finding the right experts is a long process.
Small growers find a new way to H-2A
Joint contracts help some wine grape growers share the cost and the crew.
Communication key to managing workplace complaints
How grievance policies make for better workers and businesses.
Easing restrictions for farmworker housing
Federal ag housing loans now open to H-2A employers.
A gift of genetic diversity
University of Idaho turns donated Sandpoint orchard, retreat facility into organic educational center.
On the road to tech
Research commission says new technology roadmap will spur innovation and guide investment.
Rogue economics in the vineyard: Video
Is it a financially viable option to rogue infected vines?
DIY science in the orchard
Extension educator shares tips for managing on-farm experiments.
Willett: A long history of scraping by
Fire blight and the dawn of the Cooperative Extension System.
Packaging options for Cosmic Crisp
Universal packaging design will ensure consistent branding across the industry.
Michael Mitterer, a young grower from Kastelbell, South Tyrol, Italy
family background / Michael grew up working at his family farm in the Alps in
Follow a map to find your soil needs
Mapping soils to fertilize with variable rates has advantages.
Grading on a Cosmic scale
Industry committee sets grade standards for new WSU-bred apple variety slated for commercial release this year.
Picking among the best new cherry roots
New rootstock options could meet the needs of Northwest cherry growers.
Blue Bird plans to rebuild after fire
Central Washington fruit packer Blue Bird to replace warehouse destroyed in early March fire.
Cornell roots for Geneva rootstocks
During IFTA annual meeting, researchers urge local growers to give N.Y.-bred Geneva roots a try before settling for Bud.9.
Deciphering designer rootstocks
More options mean more complex planting decisions.
Mulch-in cherries
Researchers study benefits of applying mulch to mature Oregon cherry orchard.
Crafting rosé with intention
Pink wine creates new market, new approach to fruit quality.
Calling out the codes in the trees
Genetic research explores the underpinning of tree architecture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Appalachian Fruit Research Station.
