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Net benefits
Orchard netting can help prevent fruit sunburn in addition to protecting against hail damage.
Growing into the future – Video
New Zealand researchers and growers testing limits with 2D, 3D systems.
Rockit gains altitude
New Zealand growers have soaring hopes for little apple.
Yvette Jones, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Yvette grew up traveling around the globe with parents David and Fiona
‘Kia ora’ from a distant land
To those who’ve never been there, New Zealand brings to mind acclaimed movies — the
Who wins in China-U.S. trade tiff? How about Australia? reports CNBC
CNBC says China slapping a tariff on U.S. agriculture goods, including apples and cherries, puts
Corr: Our report from Kiwi country
Check out our robust package of reports from the IFTA study tour.
Farrow: The ‘it’ factor in IFTA
The International Fruit Tree Association makes some changes, but commitment to growers remains the same.
New Zealand’s Honeycrisp blossoms in Timaru – Video
Finicky variety finds success in central New Zealand climate.
All in with organics
Washington cooperative Tree Top moves into higher-priced categories.
USApple disappointed growers “in the crosshairs” in China-U.S. trade dispute
The U.S. Apple Association expressed extreme disappointment that tree fruit may be a casualty in
The worldwide view of wine from Washington : Video
Speakers at the 2018 Washington Winegrowers annual convention bring big-picture perspective.
Venture vineyardists
Industry experts offer branding and marketing strategies for grape growers.
When growers meet lawmakers
Industry groups ask growers to directly participate in lobbying.
Dollars from China fuel a new Washington vineyard and resort
Dollars from China fuel a new Washington vineyard and resort
Growers flock to Washington, lobbying legislators
Apple growers appeared in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, visiting more than 100 legislative offices to
Variety Watch: Koru rolls down red carpet
First commercial U.S. shipments of chance New Zealand apple variety reach store shelves.
Domex Superfresh appoints director of business development
Paul Newstead has joined Domex Superfresh Growers as Director of Business Development.
According to the company’s
In New Zealand, IFTA honors contributors to apple industry
The first group of fruit growers visiting New Zealand for the International Fruit Tree Association
Munch Madness? USApple rolls out pun-laden promotion
Munch Madness has begun.
The third annual promotion of the U.S. Apple Association pits apple varieties
IFTA explores Nelson, New Zealand
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to correct “flaring” to flowering,” a goof resulting
New Zealand growers welcome IFTA Study Tour groups
The International Fruit Tree Association 2018 summer tour and conference kicked off with a welcome
Follow our editors while they report on the IFTA New Zealand visit
Editor Shannon Dininny and Photojournalist TJ Mullinax are in New Zealand, covering the study tour
20 years in the making
Milbrandt brothers look back on two decades in Washington’s wine grape industry as they open the state’s largest custom wine bottling operation.
Washington Winegrowers honor longtime industry leaders
The Washington Winegrowers Association honored four longtime industry leaders on Tuesday during a lunch banquet
Great grape growth in Michigan
Economic study shows soaring winery industry.
WAVEx event set for March 15
WAVEx event set for March 15
Michigan growers go local with cherries
Growth looks promising in Michigan's fresh cherry market.
Ohio grower adds a touch of tech to his orchard
Former information-technology specialist uses computer skills in pick-your-own venture.
Finding success the cooperative way
The fewer grower cooperatives packing fruit in the industry today still play crucial role.
Midsize growers will feel the squeeze
Tree fruit industry poised for consolidation, banker says.
Going green with reds and whites
Will the investment in eco-certification for your vineyard pay off? It depends.
Plight of the Concords
Juice grape prices inching up, but acreage decline continues.
All aboard the cherry express
Airborne exports through Sea-Tac help make up for tough domestic year for sweet cherries.
A cool place for cherry exports
New facility to improve cherry movement through Sea-Tac.
Kurrle: USApple works for growers
Trade agreements, farm bill likely targets for 2018.
Bryant: Troubling signs on trade
With talk of tariffs and ending NAFTA, the apple industry must use defense, data and offense to protect exports.
Nation’s oldest commercial winery back in operation in Kentucky
Years of research and a good helping of serendipity led to the exact location of
Season’s smaller Bings highlight need for better crop load management tools
Overset and undersized
Learning Cosmic lessons
Researchers offer the latest horticultural, packing tips for new Washington State University apple variety.
Protecting intellectual property
Managers of new Washington State University-bred apple variety use high-tech software to protect intellectual property rights.
Great export expectations
If the 2016-2017 apple export season was decent — and it was — this season
With constant changes, how can growers adapt? Annual Meeting Preview
Wells Fargo ag economist to give broad perspective — ‘upstream, downstream and sideways’ — at Washington annual meeting.
Gökhan Öztürk’s fruitful journey
Turkish fruit breeder visits Washington to gain insights into fruit breeding at WSU.
Big hopes for a big cherry
Large-growing Tamara showing early promise, but it’ll be a few seasons before the verdict is in.
Longtime winemaker fulfills dream by opening his own boutique winery
Co Dinn Winery: One man’s path
Wine gaining ground in Michigan
New Michigan wine collaborative aims to shape state’s industry.
Wenatchee district pear grower, handler nomination meeting set
Pear handlers will elect nominees for a Wenatchee district grower position and a handler position on the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order 927.
Yakima district pear grower nomination meeting set
Pear handlers will elect nominees for a Yakima district grower position on the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order 927.
James Bukovinsky, a young grower working in Benton City, Washington
family background / James grew up in Woodinville, Washington, and earned an environmental science degree