American/Western Fruit Grower

Cover Story

Mike Taylor: Apple Grower Of The Year

Mike Taylor is always growing with an eye toward the future.

Features

Apple Grower Of The Year Finalists

This year's list of Apple Grower of the Year award finalists includes innovators from across the country.

Honeybees And Sunspots

Two scientists share their theory as to what's causing colony collapse disorder.

Defining Sustainability

We asked, "As a grower, how do you define sustainability?" Here are the responses we got.

Consider Wind Turbines

Growers looking for renewable energy sources might want to consider wind turbines.

Gophers: All Or Nothing

When it comes to gophers, get after them.

UberVine From Duarte Nursery Watch Related Video Watch Video

Duarte Nursery's benchgrafted UberVine features an extra-long rootstock cane and myriad benefits for growers.

Columns

Vine Lines: California's Weather In 2010

California had a great spring for grapevines. What in store for the rest of the year?

Tree Fruit: Predicting Quality And Quantity

What is the possible connection between the tragedy of the BP Deepwater Horizon spill and tree fruit crops? One is how difficult it really is to measure stuff that is important.

Words To Live By

Spending some time with Mike Taylor proved why he is so deserving of the Apple Grower of the Year award.

Departments

Structure Key To Organic

The trellis is a crucial consideration in planting organic grapes.

Bats Vs. Bugs

Attracting bats to your orchard can help decrease codling moth and other insect populations.