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The promise of AI is becoming clearer
New investments support agricultural scientists taking a closer look at what artificial intelligence can offer.
An Eastern club apple with a twist
Partnership expands club apple for the Eastern U.S. to the West.
New York apples expanding sales
SnapDragon, RubyFrost marketing spreads beyond New York.
Online sales hold an opportunity inside
California gift basket company pivots to Amazon cherry sales.
Learning to lead
New training program aims to fill gaps in resources available for farm supervisors.
Concord course-correction
High demand and low supply drive nearly $100 price jump.
Workers navigate overtime
As growers look to reduce overtime costs under new rules, farmworkers say they are losing income and looking for side jobs.
Keeping farming alive in a hot real estate market
In Northwest Michigan, land conservancy efforts work to protect agricultural land use.
Apple exports face another ‘tough year’
Lingering trade conflict, port problems, variety shifts slow international shipments.
Eleanor (Ellie) Rice, a young grower from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Ellie is an eighth-generation grower who graduated from Juniata College with a major in community conflict and change, and she now manages her family company’s human resources department and H-2A program. She’s the daughter of Katherine and Mark Rice.
From facial to fungal recognition
AI-enabled cameras give a boost to breeding mildew-resistant grapes.
Come on, get Happi
A precocious summer pear with a wide window of eating quality looks to find a spot in the supermarket.
Pollination education
Nationwide study underway to determine the value of wild bees.
Flesh browning in Gala
Disorder can disrupt long-term Gala storage.
Pear evaluators learn ‘aggressive sniffing’ to determine consumer preferences
Washington State University and Oregon State University food scientists begin pear evaluations.
Growing pains for pear growers
Study shows financial hurdles to breaking into Oregon’s pear industry.
Cherry building blocks
Tart industry still seeking ideal variety.
USApple announces new young leader program
The U.S. Apple Association has launched a new emerging leader program, called NextGen Apple Fellowship.
Pennsylvania hosting February IFTA conference
The International Fruit Tree Association will hold its 65th Annual Conference and Tours Feb. 12–15
Mapping vineyard variability
Michigan dips its toe into precision viticulture technologies.
Regional rise for Midwest apples
Family has big plans for apple industry in the Upper Mississippi River region.
Winery weathering through uncertain weather
Improving flexibility is the key to managing logistics amid sudden weather changes.
Ask the hard questions
Ag stress management programs aim to prevent farmer suicide.
Motivated for mental health
Washington rural health care access law touches on stress management.
Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund deadline Jan. 31
Tilth Alliance is now accepting applications from Washington farmers seeking financial assistance to support projects
Michigan hort society awards distinguished service
The Michigan State Horticultural Society gave out two Distinguished Service Awards during the 2021 Great
Washington tree fruit industry honors standouts
The tree fruit industry, holding an awards banquet for the first time in two years,
DeVaney: A new year ahead
After these unprecedented years, the tree fruit industry should take the opportunity to reflect on our successes so far and the opportunities ahead of us.
Dininny: Another year of Good Fruit tidings
We’re looking forward to joining you at the hort shows and beyond.
Smart Orchard 2.0
Progress underway in second season of sensor-packed apple blocks to understand how the emerging tech can benefit orchards.
Probing a problem
New task force hopes to drive renewed research and extension attention to codling moth control.
Aylin Moreno, a young grower from the Tri-Cities, Washington
Aylin is a first-generation farmer, graduated from Washington State University and obtained a master’s degree from University of Washington. She is the daughter of Sandra Espinoza and Hugo Moreno.
Computerized carts — Video
Two robotic worker-assist cart manufacturers attract venture capital funding, seek niches in specialty crop production.
Learning from the ground up: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
A relentless search for innovative ideas and industry contributions make Mike Robinson the 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year.
“It all has to go together”: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Grower of the Year Mike Robinson says horticulture requires big thinking.
The next frontier: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Robinson advocates for boosting soil health research for tree fruit.
Find familiar faces at WSTFA Annual Meeting
Retired research manager Willett, frequent flyer Zeihan to speak at in-person Northwest hort show.
Time to talk climate change
Great Lakes EXPO session to discuss the “elephant in the room.”
Apple industry growing young leaders
USApple program has its eye on the future.
Virtual spotlight on Washington agriculture
A video tour for scientists showcases Washington orchardists who are blazing new trails in fruit production.
2022 Accelerating a Generation Syngenta Scholarship open for applications
Students studying agriculture have a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship and a donation to
Washington Cherry Marketing Committee representatives to be selected Jan. 7
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place
Vineyards seeking a sustainable system
Founding Willamette Valley winery takes a wide view of environmental responsibility.
Study looks for smoke signals in wine
The science of smoke impacts on wine grapes is “snowballing” as new technology is tested in research vineyards and labs.
Wisconsin teen growing a fruitful future
Teen's unusual passion for grafting and growing opens doors to the tree fruit industry.
Low-water tips for vineyards
California grape growers share suggestions for managing water scarcity.
Why to certify Washington vineyards
Washington state’s wine industry prepares to launch sustainable certification program.
Buffeted by the blue wave
Michigan blueberry growers adjust to greater competition.
SweeTango seeking grassroots boost
SweeTango growers partnering with direct marketers.
Changes taking root in Washington vineyards
The initial phylloxera panic replaced by rootstock trials and replanting plans.