American/Western Fruit Grower

Cover Story

Growing South

A premium winegrape grower’s new training system improves quality and saves labor costs.

Features

More Vital Than Ever

The 2008 Crop Protection Handbook is the most comprehensive, reliable, and authoritative crop  protection reference guide available today.

The Heart Of Apple Country

Tree fruit industry leaders converged on Wenatchee, WA, in early December for the Washington State Horticultural Association’s annual meeting.

Double The Trouble

Purple and yellow nutsedge have proven problematic for growers, but a solution may be on the horizon.

Promising New Rootstocks

A nursery group is tapping a huge germplasm reservoir for nut and stone fruit trees.

Their Lucky Day

Three proud growers (one of whom is just getting started) took home John Deere Gators at a series of industry meetings in December.

Let's Stand Together

Winegrape grower group chief says it’s time for growers to organize.

Grape Expectations

Initiative launched to greatly increase consumption by touting health benefits.

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Blueberry Harvesting Made Easy

The 2007 Over-Row Harvester from Littau Harvester eases the load for growers.