Recently published articles featured on Good Fruit Grower.
After Ambrosia: ‘Where do we go from here?’
B.C. apple growers looking for next variety after years of Ambrosia reliance.
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.
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.
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?
New regulations over wine wastewater
Reactions are mixed over new rule requiring many Washington state wineries to obtain a permit.
Virginia is for wine lovers
Vineyard acreage is expanding to keep up with state’s wine industry, now valued at $1.37 billion.
A fruiting wall future
Researchers push forward in search for dwarfing rootstocks, high-density systems for pears.
Position matters when picking pears
Studies show pear’s place in the tree canopy plays a big role in maturity, postharvest storage.
A tale of two test plotters
Oregon and Ohio growers share why they participate in test plots.
Cool cherry covers
British Columbia growers using Mylar covers to help protect freshly picked cherries.
IFTA B.C. tour: Some promising previews
Summerland shows off a few of its up and coming cherry varieties at IFTA.
IFTA B.C. tour: Light vision
Researcher gauging use of spectrometer to aid in harvest decisions.
IFTA B.C. tour: Lessons from Lake Country
IFTA tour hosts share tips on growing cherries.
IFTA B.C. tour: Land of late and lucrative cherries – Video
British Columbia growers double down to hit the late-season market.
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
Vineyard sprayers: Applying knowledge
Washington State University sprayer evaluation helps growers optimize vineyard sprayer performance.
A high-tech ball for berries
Berry Impact Recording Device rides along for harvest, packing.
Wine tech award winners
New products help take the guesswork out of the vineyard.
Tarts with a touch of romance
University of Saskatchewan breeding program yields some surprising dwarf cherries.
Going undercover with drape netting
U.S. universities embark on studies to examine drape netting over high-value apple orchards.
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.
Before you dig
Simple check can avoid underground dangers.
MCP treatments can be tricky
New study confirms numerous factors that go into successfully using MCP on pears.
A bad blightmare of a year
Don’t stop cutting away fire blight after harvest, or a bad season will get worse.
The new buzz for blossoms
Drones won’t replace bees for pollination, but they may help.
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
Handle Geneva 41 with care
Popular G.41 rootstock takes extra work, but can succeed.
Studying the rot of the problem
Sour rot can be a frustrating foe in vineyards, but after more than a decade
Making history in the growing at Penn State
Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center celebrates 100 years of supporting growers.
Taking on trellis with peach trees
New innovations from Penn State promise increased yields, opportunity for mechanization.
Study in quality controls will help manage peach mealiness
Researcher examines effects of chilling, waxes and coatings on Ontario peaches.
What makes a ‘cultural’ orchardist?
Researchers examine how growers pick nonchemical pest management tactics.
For cherries and blueberries, it pays to prey
Research confirms benefits of kestrels for bird control.
Two Northwest associations focused on trade finalize affiliation
Northwest Fruit Exporters is now a member of the Northwest Horticultural Council.
Too hot and cold in the Golden State
Temperature tantrums abound for apricot, peach and cherry growers in California.
Steven Murray Jr., a young grower from Bakersfield, California
family background / Steven has helped change Murray Family Farms’ business, adding farm markets and
Divide to conquer pests?
Boutique grower credits unconventional trellis system for pest and disease prevention.
Northern exposure
See why Vineland apricots bred in Ontario are getting attention.
Some promising cherry variety picks
Why these sweet cherry varieties could find a place in Northwest orchards.
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.
Goodbye to all that
After five years, my thanks to growers and the staff of this magazine.
Tart growers target Turkey
U.S. tart cherry industry weighs legal challenge to low-price imports.
Plans within plants
Managing sheer number of samples, volume of data is focus for breeding program.
