American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower December 2016
In This Issue
Willow Drive Nursery 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Willow Drive Nursery in Ephrata, WA, presents a Honeycrisp color sport, a Gala sport, Cripps Pink sport, and more.
Wafler Nursery 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
For more information on these varieties, contact Wafler Nursery. Wafler Nursery 10662 Slaght Rd. Wolcott, NY 14590 Phone: […]
Van Well Nursery 2017 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.
Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
For more information on these varieties, contact Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards. Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards P.O. […]
Sierra Gold Nursery 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Sierra Gold Nurseries in Yuba City, CA, offers two walnut rootstocks, a salt-tolerant pistachio rootstock, and more.
Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
For more information on these varieties, contact Fowler Nurseries, Inc. Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 525 Fowler Rd. Newcastle, CA […]
Fall Creek Nursery 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
For information about these varieties, contact Fall Creek Nursery: Fall Creek Nursery 39318 Jasper Lowell Road Lowell, OR 97452 […]
Dave Wilson Nursery 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Dave Wilson Nursery in Hickman, CA, presents a new interspecific apricot, clingstone nectarine, red-speckled pluot, and more.
You Need To Have Flexibility In Your Vineyard
Prioritization and compromise are sometimes necessary in a challenging growing environment.
C&O Nursery 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
C&O Nursery in Wenatchee, WA, offers a Jonagold sport, an early Fuji, and a Red Delicious sport.
Managing Risks And Reward Of Going High Density In Michigan
The King family sees dwarfing high-density system as the future of their sweet cherry production.
The Burchell Nursery 2017 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.
Adams County Nursery 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Adams County Nursery, Inc., in Aspers, PA, offers a Honeycrisp strain that ripens three weeks before the original variety.
‘Dirty Dozen’ — Dirtier Than You Think [Opinion]
Find out how the Environmental Working Group is making money off its annual list that slams conventional produce.
Saving California Citrus Means Thinking Outside The “Carton” [Opinion]
Saving the California citrus industry from the incurable disease Huanglongbing will take a creative multi-pronged effort.
Going High Density In Tart Cherries
Grower’s take on a high-density system meant modifying a berry harvester to fit his system.
The Fruit Growing Season Is A Lot Like The Baseball Season [Opinion]
Fruit growing, like a baseball season, can be a long grind. But it’s not without its rewards.
Jim Allen Set To Retire — Adios, Mr. Big Apple
Jim Allen is stepping down at the end of the month as the longtime chief of the New York Apple Association.
Researchers Develop Lower-Cost Options For Blueberry Harvest Assist Systems
Research team seeks alternatives to over-the-row harvest systems.
Tips To Keep Your Stone Fruit Orchard Clean
Managing serious plant diseases of peach and plums requires a cooperative approach.
Quality California Winegrape Crop This Year
Customary yield combined with remarkable quality, not to mention long-awaited rainfall, made this year a win/win/win.
Orchard Irrigation Tips
Poor maintenance is one of the leading causes of low distribution uniformity, resulting in simultaneous over- and under-irrigation across the orchard block.
Agriculture’s Next Generation Aiming To Save The World
University Of Florida program puts feeding a rapidly growing population in the hands of students.