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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 rootstock
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.
A window to the roots
WSU scientist using rhizotrons, or root windows, to study the growth of trees underground.
Merlot up again after the ‘Sideways Effect’
Merlot back on the rise, 15 years after movie slam.
Not your usual graft
New York grower experiments with beaver grafts, shares technique during IFTA tour.
Kevin Kenoyer, a young grower from Cashmere, Washington
family background/Kevin is a fourth-generation grower who grew up in the Wenatchee River Valley. He
Van den Ende: What are the problems with branches?
While there are many issues facing orchardists today, producing fruit of high quality at a
A better start for nursery trees
Research indicates container-grown nursery trees could be a better option.
Grants promote pollinator habitat
Program aims to improve habitat for native pollinators and beneficial insects.
Irrigating grapes: water less, water early
WSU viticulturist shares irrigation tips for juice and wine grapes.
A Cosmic collective of ideas and insights
In preparing for first commercial harvest, growers share tips they’ve learned growing WA 38 trees.
Growers try fighting vigor with water
Control over irrigation offers Washington growers more ways to manage vigor.
How to get water right in the orchard
Researcher provides tools and tips for better irrigation management.
Johnson: The other side of the rainbow
Good Fruit Grower's Jared Johnson explains how we handled this issue’s cover shot, which was just too big to fit.
Project examines rootstock’s role in bitter pit
Using rootstocks to manage bitter pit in Honeycrisp is one piece of a major research project known as Root2Fruit.
Water wins for Eastern Washington
Congress approves Western water plans, boosts Bureau of Reclamation budget.
Growers, researchers earn IFTA awards
Annual awards from the International Fruit Tree Association recognize industry leaders.
New York growers moving toward the money
Processing is still prevalent, but growers are adopting newer varieties, technologies and techniques to shift a bigger percentage of their fruit to the more lucrative fresh market.
Washington researchers get a look at European innovations
Research commission tour finds some exciting ideas but no major advances on technology tour in Germany and the Netherlands.
Using sensors to test vineyard stress
Measuring vine stress with stem pressure tests is time-consuming, but a new approach using soil tension could provide wine grape growers a wealth of valuable data.
Dustin Tobin, a young grower from Grandview, Washington
family background/Dustin grew up working with his family at Dave Tobin Farms and studied viticulture
Zhou & Melgar: Where do nutrients go when you fertilize trees?
Researchers explore how ripening season affects peach tree nutrient requirements.
Sallato: Calcium deficiencies in fruit
WSU extension specialist explains how plant nutrition affects your orchard, production and fruit quality.
Punjabi growers help advance British Columbia’s tree fruit industry
Hardworking heritage and willingness to invest are keys to success for some families.
Protecting fruit from cold with spray-on jackets
WSU researchers trying to insulate fruit trees with cellulose nanocrystals.
Washington Winegrowers bestows annual awards
Washington wine industry leaders honored.
Lessons in supply and demand for wine grape growers
Wine broker describes transition period from shortage to excess.
Headwinds approaching Washington wine industry
Analysts concur: Wine grape growers will need to be innovative in today’s rapidly evolving market.
Canopy camera in your pocket: Video
Smartphone photos, coupled with a computer program that analyzes orchard canopies, could help growers count their crops before harvest.
Management of grapevine trunk diseases varies by region
Wood rot pathogens pose a serious threat to vineyards worldwide, but grapevine trunk diseases are
New technology explores pollination automation
Israeli tech company working to develop automated pollination.
Researchers look to fungi to help keep honeybees healthy
New research explores two very different fungi that could knock out the varroa mite and boost bees' immunity.
Orchardists testing bee-attractant paste
Yakima, Washington, start-up markets potent lure to boost pollination.
Researcher spins off pollen suspension
WSU researcher licenses pollen suspension while continuing electrostatic research.
Pollination calculation: Every bee counts
Online tool helps growers assess how much pollination they get from wild bees.
Record 2018 blueberry crop plants Oregon in No. 1 spot
In a surprise comeback, Oregon regained the top spot among the nation’s blueberry producers in
Auvil: WA 38 management tips
Tom Auvil on some things to consider as the Cosmic Crisp brand approaches its first commercial harvest.
Moth myth explained
Traps say oriental fruit moth isn’t there, but better lure placement proves otherwise in Michigan peach orchards.
Boring into study of beetles and rapid apple decline
Link between black stem borer and collapse of young dwarf apple trees draws scrutiny from researcher.
Raising a stink for BMSB research
Raising colonies of brown marmorated stink bugs helps researchers identify more IPM-friendly tools for management.
Native natural enemies
Researchers looking at native cousins of the Asian parasitoid wasp that targets brown marmorated stink bug.
Harrison Van Meekeren, a young grower from Lakeville, Nova Scotia
family background / Harrison grew up in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia and is
SWD resistance a red flag for organic growers
The only organic insecticide for spotted wing drosophila is losing efficacy as the pest gains resistance in berry production region of California.
Hyperparasites: enemies of enemies of enemies
Hyperparasitic behavior among the findings of OSU trechnites study.
Genetic control for spotted wing drosophila
University of California, San Diego researchers exploring ways to use genetics to control spotted wing drosophila.
Spotted lanternfly a new grape threat
Swarms of feeding spotted lanternfly can kill a vineyard. Will the Pennsylvania quarantine be able to keep them from spreading?
