The ‘Bartlett Paradox’: Will the Popular Pear Variety Join the High-Density Club? By Thomas Skernivitz|April 4, 2023 While high-density pear trees thrive for Pennsylvania grower Clair Kauffman, the fruit’s most popular variety isn’t in the mix. Not yet at least. Read More
How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024
Share Your Knowledge at the First CEAg World Conference and Expo Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 19, 2024
In Praise of the Pear: My Low-Hanging Pledge for the Year By Thomas Skernivitz|March 14, 2023 American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Thomas Skernivitz has a gut feeling the time is now for pears to shine.
RNA Finally in Play To Help in Battle Against Pear Psylla By Thomas Skernivitz|March 7, 2023 Growers, though, will need a few more years of biopesticide patience in their quest to control the pest.
Best in a Decade? Northwest Pear Growers Eye 16 Million Carton Crop Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|September 10, 2021 Reports indicate excellent fruit attributes, making for “remarkable” eating quality.
Interpera Congress Heads to Pacific Northwest in June Posted by Christina Herrick|April 21, 2017 International pear conference comes to the U.S. for the first time.
Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|December 6, 2016 For more information on these varieties, contact Fowler Nurseries, Inc. Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 525 Fowler Rd. Newcastle, CA […]
Wildfires Damage Washington Fruit Businesses Posted by Richard Jones|June 29, 2015 More than 1,000 people have been forced to evacuate as a fast-moving wildfire swept into Wenatchee, WA, on […]
Gem, A New Fire-Blight-Resistant Pear Cultivar, Makes Its Debut Posted by Christina Herrick|February 11, 2015 This new pome fruit variety is jointly released by USDA, Michigan State University, Oregon State University, and Clemson University.
Pears Get A Hefty Shout-Out From Rapper By Christina Herrick|January 28, 2015 The pome fruit is on mainstream media’s radar thanks to a rapper’s quote and ensuing social media blitz.
Big Bucks Given To Grow Better Fruit Crops Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 27, 2014 Two projects to be focus of five-year, $10 million grant from USDA.
Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|October 4, 2014 Fowler Nurseries, Inc. of Newcastle, CA, present a new late-season fresh market pear, stone fruit rootstocks, and more.
Northwest Pear Crop Estimate Revised Upward Posted by Christina Herrick|August 26, 2014 Washington and Oregon pear growers forecast a larger size crop than that originally estimated.
USA Pears Sponsors Olympic Athlete Posted by Brian Sparks|February 12, 2014 Organization supports Washington state cross-country skier Torin Kloos as he competes in his fourth Winter Olympic Games.
New Pear Variety Resembles An Apple Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 5, 2013 A unique-looking fruit, being marketed under the trademark “Papple™”, took a journey from New Zealand orchards to thousands […]
Innovation And Experimentation Highlights Of New York Orchard Tour By Christina Herrick|August 16, 2013 This year’s Wayne County Fruitgrower Tour focused on innovation in the orchard and packinghouse. The annual event is […]
Diamond Fruit Growers Celebrates 100 Years In Business Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 10, 2013 Diamond Fruit Growers recently marked 100 years in the industry with friends, family, industry partners, and fellow growers. […]
Northwest Pear Crop Looks Larger Than Average Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 5, 2013 With reports of a crop of excellent quality from the Pacific Northwest growing regions of Wenatchee and Yakima, […]
Michigan Fruit Growers Optimistic For 2013 Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 6, 2013 After a poor season for both apples and cherries in Michigan last year, growers are hoping for a […]
Washington Pears Headed To China Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 6, 2013 Stemilt Growers of Wenatchee, WA, and Lantao of Shanghai, China, have teamed up to send d’Anjou pears from […]
Pearleaf Blister Mite Management A Must Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 8, 2013 This video highlights identification and control of the pearleaf blister mite, which can be found in almost any […]