Finding A Winning Apple Variety By Brian Sparks|February 5, 2014 Apple growers, breeders, and marketers discuss how to know when you’ve found the right fruit.Read More
USApple Spotlights Heart Health With 28 Days Of Apple Initiative Posted by Brian Sparks|February 4, 2014 The digital campaign addresses a serious health topic for consumers in a fun, friendly way.
Native Mining Bee Can Be Efficient Apple Pollinator Posted by Brian Sparks|February 3, 2014 The pollinator, about the size of a honeybee, takes over as a primary pollinator in situations where the honeybee is unable to carry the workload.
New WSHA President Steve Zediker Focused On Future By David Eddy|February 3, 2014 Zediker is a grower to the core and says he is following his duty by being active in the industry.
Cornell To Offer One-Day Tree Fruit Educational Session Posted by Christina Herrick|January 27, 2014 March event held prior to start of international symposium and to offer presentations from six retiring scientists.
E.W. Brandt & Sons Rebrands As RemBrandt Masterpiece Fruit Posted by David Eddy|January 24, 2014 Washington company’s increasing demand drives investments in packing facilities and marketing.
NYAA President Urges Congress To Renew Federal Trade Promotion Authority Posted by Christina Herrick|January 17, 2014 Jim Allen says that removing trade barriers are important to apple industry.
Washington Apple Industry Scholarships Available Posted by David Eddy|January 15, 2014 Foundation to award approximately $700,000 in tree fruit industry scholarships in 2014.
IFTA Annual Conference Heads To Canada Posted by Christina Herrick|January 15, 2014 This year’s conference will take place in Kelowna, British Columbia; scholarships are available for young growers to attend.
USDA Extends Nonbrowning Apple Variety Comment Period Posted by Christina Herrick|January 13, 2014 Responses now accepted through Jan. 30
Mechanization Finds Its Place In The Modern Orchard By Christina Herrick|January 13, 2014 Paul Wafler’s training system and mechanical harvest platform bring his family’s orchard into the next era of tree fruit growing.
Innovation Turns Wafler Farms Into Orchard And Nursery Powerhouse Posted by Christina Herrick|January 13, 2014 The Wafler family has used experimentation and creativity to turn a small, run-down orchard into a large, successful operation.
A Strategy For Precision Crop Load Management In Apples Posted by Brian Sparks|January 13, 2014 An increased focus on managing crop load to achieve optimum fruit numbers can yield major economic benefits.
Gala, Honeycrisp Top Growth In Supermarkets Posted by Christina Herrick|January 7, 2014 Volume of apple varieties known for flavor jump in demand, sales.
Preview Of 2014 Mid-Atlantic Fruit And Vegetable Convention Posted by Brian Sparks|December 31, 2013 Growers of tree fruit, berries, and other crops can head to Hershey, PA, for this year’s convention.
Moser Fruit Tree Sales To Distribute Scionon Grafting Tools Posted by Christina Herrick|December 20, 2013 Michigan company has exclusive rights to distribute tools from New Zealand company.
Two Legendary Washington Apple Growers Get Star Treatment Posted by Brian Sparks|December 20, 2013 Howell at the Moon Productions has released new DVD documentaries on the lives of Grady Auvil and Tom Mathison.
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission To Hold Research Reviews Posted by Christina Herrick|December 18, 2013 Meetings review progress from 2013 and present projects for 2014.
Southeastern Apple Growers Meeting Set For January Posted by Christina Herrick|December 17, 2013 Rootstock performance, pollination, planting systems, food safety, labor, and regulatory issues among sessions offered at event.
Automation A Big Part Of Tree Fruit Topics At Great Lakes Expo Posted by Christina Herrick|December 17, 2013 Mechanization and modern training systems among the highlights from researchers at event.