Recently published articles featured on Good Fruit Grower.
Phytoplasmas found in stone fruit
Washington cherry growers, by now, know the dangers of phytoplasmas that cause little cherry disease
Spray researchers aim to catch their drift
Against the gray, late-autumn sky, it’s hard to miss the green plume spraying into the
Steering the research on spray drift
UW researcher takes the wheel for drift data collection.
Roland Markgraf, a young grower from Kelowna, British Columbia
family background / Roland will be graduating from University of British Columbia with a degree
Digging into soil bacteria and chlorosis
WSU researcher searches for ways to use the connection between soil microbiology and Concord vine health.
A galling problem for grape growers
Crown gall survey uncovers clean plant confusion, shortages in Washington vineyards.
Risk reduction has its rewards
Panelists share some key tips to help bring success to your orchard.
Advice for avoiding harvest headaches
Grower panel offers tips and perspective for finishing the growing season on a high (quality) note.
Grafter provides cutting edge in the vineyard
Field grafting grows in popularity among Washington wine grape growers, though the caution to test for viruses remains.
Scaling sustainability in the vineyard
Washington Winegrowers Association looks at the big picture in Vinewise program relaunch.
Wine research grant to fund sustainability study
$300,000 wine grape study aims to better understand consumer interest in sustainability.
High prices mean hard choices over steel
Growers and manufacturers feel the effects of U.S. tariffs on steel imports.
Extra cuticle cuts water demand in the vineyard
Researcher targeting spotted wing drosophila finds coating good for water-saving application.
Nonpesticidal controls for SWD
OSU researcher shares two new products showing promise in fighting spotted wing drosophila.
Highlights in the new Farm Bill
2018 Farm Bill includes several provisions that affect the tree fruit industry.
The small print has a big impact in new Farm Bill
Unexpected language change in Farm Bill adds protections for intellectual property of new varieties.
Nereyida Ponce, a young grower from Prosser, Washington
family background/Nereyida grew up on her family’s farm growing Concord grapes. She is pursuing her
Register now for WSU/OSU Cherry Fruit School, March 12-13
Sweet cherry growers can learn about the latest research and technology at the upcoming Cherry
Converting to a 2D canopy creates a new dimension for growers
Transitioning a tall spindle system to a narrow fruiting wall increases potential for mechanization, but still requires hand pruning.
Multileader systems: Growing vs. grafting
With multileader trees harder to find, more growers are turning to bench grafting for high-density plantings.
Multileader trees leading the way in production
Michigan State University researcher says high-density systems are where the money is.
Scharlau: Staying ahead of the issues
A look at some of the rules and regulations that will impact vintners and growers this year.
Eastern growers exploring an early start for blossom thinning
Workshop at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention aims to introduce Eastern U.S. apple growers to new tools available for blossom thinning.
Breeder is ready to grow Canadian program
Amrit Singh began work at Summerland Research and Development Centre knowing he has ‘big shoes to fill.’
Picking up the pace of picking apples
Michigan Apple Committee funds study to find ways to make harvest more efficient.
Advances in automation pump up pear packers
Packing line improvements point to progress on pesky pear packing problems.
A pick of packing house highlights
Packing house highlights: Kershaw innovates old-school style, Washington Fruit stacks with robots and Columbia Fruit finds new vision with improved tunnel.
Grape growers feeling the stress of berry splits
Washington State University researcher studies the details of why grapes split.
Biofungicide shows promise for cherry packers
First commercial use of natamycin in cherry packing last season reported successful.
High praise for growing under high tunnels
High tunnels are a great way to get more out of sweet cherries, including larger
When using MCP, know your warehouse goals
Timing of MCP treatment depends on the aim of postharvest management.
Go with the flow for cold storage efficiency
Considering airflow and efficient cold storage design helps protect fruit quality and lowers energy costs.
Cosmic contribution to Clean Plant Center
Using WA 38 graft wood fees, nursery institute donates funds for new growth chamber to Clean Plant Center Northwest.
Peracetic acid shines in sanitizer study
WSU researcher tinkers with sanitizers and best ways to use them.
Ozone filling a void for fruit packers
Organic storage and food safety needs drive renewed interest in ozone technology.
Good to Know: Wash and learn
It’s a fact of life: If you’re storing, holding or packing produce, you have a
Dininny: A+ effort on next apple defect guide
For years, Washington growers and packers have turned to a handy, 36-page guide to determine
Dan Norman, a young grower from Sparta, Michigan
family background/ Dan is a first-generation tree fruit grower who wants to build on the
Warming up to Arctic apples
Canadian developers of first GMO apple plan for expansion.
Driver shortage could mean trouble down the road
Agricultural trucking lobbyist updates apple industry on driver pool, legislative efforts.
Pear industry pitches American-grown canned fruit
Buyers urged to buy American because "Kids CAN taste the difference" between U.S. pears and imports
Clean Plant Center exports mostly on hold
Exports of clean tree fruit budwood on hold while center cleans up paperwork processes.
Click pruning techniques for Cosmic Crisp
Researchers travel to orchards across Washington to share tips for pruning WA 38.
Financial partners offer growers growing opportunities
Orchardists, packers seek capital from outside investors to modernize and expand.
Investment advice for orchardists
Investment leaders and economists offer tips to consider before you bring on orchard investors.
Washington State Grape Society awards
Grape Society President Bill Riley presented the organization’s annual awards at the Washington State Grape
Higher prices for juice grape growers in 2018
Things are looking up for Washington’s Concord grape growers, though there may be fewer of
New tool helps growers budget for climate change
New web tool lets growers see projected climate impacts on their own farms to support long-term decision making.
Kurrle: 2019 brings challenges and opportunities
From agricultural labor to farm bill programs, regulations and trade agreements, the policies and decisions
Virus cloning may lead to leafroll control
Cloning a destructive grapevine virus will help researchers understand it and, potentially, learn how to stop it.
