American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower January 2017
In This Issue
Meet Wendy Brannen, New Executive Director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission
Commodity association veteran believes she has found a home with the Lodi Winegrape Commission.
There are Many Factors Affecting Table Grapes
The loss of table grape berries from their pedicels, or cap stems, during packing, shipping, postharvest storage, or […]
Traditional Varieties Still the Focus of Pome Plantings
Moneymakers — that’s what traditional apple varieties such as ‘Fuji,’ ‘Gala,’ and ‘Honeycrisp’ are often referred to in […]
Grape Growers Say Season Affected by Weather, Water, and Regulation Woes
Grape growers see challenges this past growing season.
Despite Some Pricing Concerns, Nut Growers See Rosy Future
Despite some unsettling prices in recent years, most growers see a relatively smooth ride ahead.
Vine Enthusiasts Preserve Historic Vineyards
It’s not just agribusiness to a group of old vine enthusiasts who seek to preserve a part of California winegrape history.
State of the Industry: Stone Fruit Growers are Optimistic
Only in the Northeast, where a wicked frost wiped out many growers’ crops, are there major concerns.
State of the Fruit Industry: Advisory Board Members Share What’s Ahead for 2017
Members of American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower magazines’ Editorial Advisory Board share their thoughts on how things might be shaping up in 2017.
Let’s Celebrate You — the American Fruit Grower [Opinion]
You may be lumped together as ‘Big Agribusiness’ in the consumer media, but we know the truth.
State of the Fruit Industry: Growers to Keep on Chugging
Most growers plan to stay the course this coming year. Many are holding steady, but a healthy percentage plan to ramp up growth.
Fruit’s Future is so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades [Opinion]
Our State of the Industry report shows optimism is overflowing.