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Who’s pushing red strains?
Yakima, Washington, grower-packer Dave Allan doesn't think consumers are the ones demanding redder apples. The
Is redder better?
Gale Gala is one of more than 30 Gala strains. In the last two decades,
Seeking strength in adversity
The disastrous 2009 Northwest cherry deal could be a catalyst for change, resulting in a
Early Fujis kick-start the season
September Wonder is one of several early Fuji strains. It's been said that
Cherries in Chile
Shawn Gay visits a high-producing Bing, Lapins, and Sweetheart orchard in the Puente Negro area
Taking cover
Iuar Iraira (foreground), manager of the Fundo Agua Buena orchard (in the center picture), discusses
Nursery goes high-tech
This machine carries five workers on seats through a block of nursery trees to remove
Cherries with a challenge
Chilean cherry grower Pablo Garcés (fourth from left) is general manager and part owner of
Argentine cherry
Argentina, the second-largest country in South America, has a small but expanding cherry industry. Around
The race to market
A group of more than 30 cherry growers and horticulturists from around the world took
A new game
New apple varieties from Washington State University's breeding program present opportunities for the state's growers,
Last Bite
Perham Fruit Company used these five labels during the 1920s and 1930s. Some of the
Marketing maraschinos
Chopped maraschino cherries destined for ice cream manufacturers. As well as being a major producer
Embracing change
Laura Mrachek works to make a difference in the tree fruit industry. Laura Mrachek, retiring
Produce expert
With an office in Yakima, Washington, Wal-Mart plans to keep prices lower and buy directly
Changes will come faster. Will you keep up?
Agricultural economist Two decades ago, at a time when the industry had yet to produce
Identity crisis
The flood of new apple varieties will continue until the consumer is so confused about
Blast from the past
Robots harvesting fruit, scientists creating the perfect apple trees in petri dishes, and a fruit
Growers foresee change
There are too many new apple varieties, says Polish orchardist Krzysztof Hermanowicz. New market niches,
Exotic varieties, new regions
Washington's wine industry could double in size within the next decade, predict industry members.
Last Bite – The Land of the Yakamas
Cowin paid careful attention to marketing, and his high-quality fruit stood out in the marketplace.
Cherry Institute looks to the future
As the Pacific Northwest sweet cherry industry moves toward larger crops in the future, it
How many is too many?
When it comes to new varieties, John Rice predicts that in the next decade, most
Should WAC come back?
A rack card developed by CMI tells consumers about the health benefits of eating apples,
Market limitations
How new varieties will coexist with those that have already carved out shelf space is
Apple marketing incentive
"If an apple were to explode like a hand grenade when it reached a stage
Nursery perspective
These finished nursery trees will soon be harvested and prepared for later planting by growers.
Australia’s water crisis forces changes
Dealing with rising temperatures may be a conundrum for fruit growers confronting climate change, but
Good Point – Chris Schlect
America's system of delivering food to retail customers is a marvel. Without a cadre of
Optimistic about the crop
The Washington Apple Commission is focusing its export efforts this year on markets that have
Last Bite – Groceries, politics, land, fruit
Walter Bolinger became a fruit grower and packer after working for many years as a
Industry veteran is new CEO
With more than 30 years' experience in all aspects of the tree fruit industry, Keith
On the fast track
Michael Weber picks some samples of Mairac in a Washington State test planting. With apple
Novel approach
Pete Van Well (left) and Alessio Martinelli of CIV, Italy, admire the color of Rubens
Five food-safety lessons
The tree fruit industry can learn some valuable lessons from past food-safety scares, according to
Major organic player
Using environmentally sound, sustainable practices to produce tree fruit is one of the core values
M.9 prevails in Poland
Malling 9 is the most popular apple rootstock in Poland, closely followed by M.26, but
WSU releases its first apple variety
Retired WSU apple breeder Dr. Bruce Barritt checks another promising selection in an evaluation plot
In My View – Jay Grandy
The conversation among Pacific Northwest fruit growers tends to focus on the fresh market, where
Apple Lines – Todd Fryhover
As we move together into another apple harvest, the Washington Apple Commission strives to evolve
Pear export prospects
A family samples USA pears in a supermarket in the city of Dubai. The United
Pear access negotiations continue
The United States and China are each hoping the other will grant permission to export
Tough cherry deal refocuses industry
The 2009 season should have been a banner year for Northwest cherries, judging by the
Apple Lines – Todd Fryhover
Adversity provides opportunity. This is the mantra for the 2008–2009 Washington apple season. We're facing
Growers can improve returns by leaving fruit in the orchard.
To pick or not to pick Low prices for small apples during the past season
In the Box
Dear Good Fruit Grower: Over the years, being in Connecticut and trying to equate the
Wine with a cause
Winery owners Stacy Lill (left) and Kathy Johanson provide mentoring and scholarships for young women.
Last Bite – The story behind letterheads
For the past several years, each of these articles has focused on a particular fruit
Good crop on the tree
The Washington apple industry expects to harvest a crop of large, high-quality apples this fall,
Swiss interested in Geneva stocks
Fireblight-resistant apple rootstocks developed at Cornell University in Geneva, New York, could secure a place