American and Western Fruit Grower November/December 2014
In This Issue
Our Roots Run Deep In The Pacific Northwest [Opinion]
A lot is changing in the Pacific Northwest fruit industry. Many of the most important things are not.
RosBREED2: Disease Resistance Plus Horticultural Quality Is The Goal
This new project will develop and apply modern DNA-based tools to deliver new cultivars with superior product quality and disease resistance.
Communication Key For The Pollination Of Almonds
Every communication link is critical when it comes to almonds and honey bees.
Taking A Closer Look At Walnut Scale
Close examination of the scale activity on the young wood and scaffolds will show a very high percentage of parasitism.
Top 10 Things Berry Growers Need To Do Before 2015
Preparation, management, and control can help you get your canes off to a great start in the next growing season.
New Berry Growers Are Innovative
In this electronic information age, these new, first-time berry growers are quick to locate berry growing information resources, including local and university Extension/research-developed production and marketing information for their area.
Heard Of The Tree Of 40 Fruit?
Sculptor brings new meaning to grafting as an art form.
Fact-Checking Some Viticulture Myths
Here are a few ‘myths’ that we have in viticulture, and what researchers have found out about them.
Seeing The Positives In Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Invasion
When it comes to tree fruit and many other specialty crops, BMSB probably falls into the catastrophic category.
Win Jan Cook Mack’s “Stand By Me Reds” Painting
The original “Stand By Me Reds” painting will be given away to one lucky attendee at this year’s Washington State Horticultural Association meeting.
Prevent Varmints From Pillaging Your Peach Crop
One of the realities of life is that in any garden or orchard, eventually insects, pathogens, and animals will show up to claim their share — or at least become obnoxious in some way.
Tips To Keep Bees Safe When Using Pesticides
Here are six precautions for applicators to follow from the Almond Board.
Produce People, It’s Time To Pony Up [Opinion]
Fruit grower associations need to think long and hard about how they can better serve our country’s youth by marketing their products more aggressively.
Top 10 Honey Bee BMPs
This list will not only help ensure bee health, it can make you a more profitable grower.
Plant These Hard Cider Apple Varieties
Choosing the right variety can have a huge impact on the flavors of hard cider.
What To Do Before Jumping On The Hard Cider Bandwagon
Researchers offer suggestions of what to watch out for before planting heirloom or European hard cider varieties.
New Practices To Promote Bee Health
Almond Board of California’s comprehensive documents offer practical steps for almond growers to take to protect bees.
How We Got Our Vines Ready For 2015
Following these steps helped Midwestern vines recover from winter injury and be ready for the year ahead.
What’s The State Of Cherry Production In The Pacific Northwest?
Growers are at the intersection of innovation and quality, says Lynn Long of Oregon State University.
Is Your Orchard Fit For A 5K?
Hosting a race can be a great way to tie your farm market to the running and fitness craze.
How To Get Your Almond Orchard Ready For Next Year
Follow this checklist of winter almond orchard tips to make sure you’re ready for the next season.
Make Your Voice Heard On The Issues Important To Your Business. Here’s How. [Opinion]
Ag’s voice is distressingly underrepresented on important issues for all of our businesses. Our GenNext Growers webcast series offers solutions to help you change that.
Matson Fruit Automates Storage With Robotics
High-tech cranes “read” barcodes and retrieve pallets, increasing capacity on less square footage.
Research Eyes Geneitcs To Determine Apple Acidity
Kenong Xu, an assistant professor of tree fruit genomics at Cornell’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, is studying the exact genetic factors that determine an apple cultivar’s acidity level.
Why Dry Matter Matters In Apples
Appearance is important but internal components are increasingly becoming the focus of apple growers, researchers, and breeders.
Monster Apple Crop Looms
Washington is predicted to have a 162-million box crop by USApple, smashing the record.
Another Large Pear Crop In 2014
Northwest crop smaller than last year’s record high, but well above average.
High-Tech Building Boom In The Pacific Northwest
Grower/packer/shippers are plowing the last few years’ profits into state-of-the-art equipment.
Seeking Sustainability? Here’s Why Farmers Should Care About SARE
USDA wing offers grants and information to improve farm operations and farming practices.
Explore The 2015 Product Guide [Slideshow]
American Fruit Grower and American Vegetable Grower present the products that can help you get the job done on your farm and orchard.
Willow Drive Nursery 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Willow Drive Nursery in Ephrata, WA, presents a Honeycrisp color sport, a Gala sport, Cripps Pink sport, and more.
Wafler Nursery 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Wafler Nursery of Walcott, NY, offers a new Honeycrisp cross, McIntosh sport, early Gala, and more.
Van Well Nursery 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Van Well Nursery in Wenatchee, WA, presents a new Cripps Pink sport, new scab-free cultivar, new Italian cross of Gala and Elstar, and more.
Summit Tree Sales 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Summit Tree Sales in Lawrence, MI, presents an early apple for the fresh market, early-to-mid-season cherries, a sweet freestone peach, and more.
Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. in Louisiana, MO, presents a new Cameo strain, new freestone peach in the Stellar Series lineup, and more.
Flamin’ Fury® Peaches 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Flamin’ Fury® Peaches in Coloma, MI, offers freestone, cold-hardy, and both late and early peaches.
Double A Vineyards 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Double A Vineyards presents cold hardy winegrape varieties, seedless grapes, and more.
Dave Wilson Nursery 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Dave Wilson Nursery in Hickman, CA, presents a new interspecific apricot, clingstone nectarine, red-speckled pluot, and more.
C&O Nursery 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
C&O Nursery in Wenatchee, WA, offers a Jonagold sport, an early Fuji, and a Red Delicious sport.
Adams County Nursery 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Adams County Nursery, Inc., in Aspers, PA, offers a Honeycrisp strain that ripens three weeks before the original variety.
Sierra Gold Nurseries 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Sierra Gold Nurseries in Yuba City, CA, offers two dwarfing cherry rootstocks, a salt-tolerant pistachio rootstock, and more.
Nourse Farms, Inc. 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Nourse Farms, Inc. in South Deerfield, MA, offers the first primocane black raspberry, the first white strawberry offered in the U.S., a new day-neutral strawberry, and more.
Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Fowler Nurseries, Inc. of Newcastle, CA, present a new late-season fresh market pear, stone fruit rootstocks, and more.
The Burchell Nursery, Inc. 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
The Burchell Nursery, Inc., in Oakdale, CA, offers a new self-fertile almond, an early-season nectarine, and a late-season peach.