Opinion: Ten Things Growers Can Be Thankful For By Brian Sparks|November 1, 2007 I’ve always been a sucker for top ten lists. Whether it’s a film critic’s selection of his top […]Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
Opinion: Treat Your Employees Well By David Eddy|September 1, 2007 Nearly every conversation I have with a grower these days eventually gets around to labor. It makes sense in […]
Keep ‘Em Coming Back By Allison Bray|August 1, 2007 Third-generation Weaver’s Orchard in eastern Pennsylvania was started in the 1930s by Ed Weaver’s grandparents. Back then, Grandma […]
Superlative Fruit Quality, If We Can Pick It By James R. McFerson|August 1, 2007 We’re getting more and more nervous in the Pacific Northwest. The 2006 apple and pear crops are moving […]
Jeff Crist: 2007 Apple Grower Of The Year By Brian Sparks|August 1, 2007 Representing industry and improving New York growers’ returns are traits that make Jeff Crist an award winner.
Opinion: Cider Pasteurization A Tricky Issue By Laura Drotleff|August 1, 2007 Mandatory apple cider pasteurization continues to be a hot-button issue among growers and researchers throughout the country, as […]
Opinion: Silence On Labor Reform Is Deafening By Brian Sparks|August 1, 2007 There are times when you can afford to have patience, and just hope things will work out for […]
Logos Make A Difference In Marketing By Laura Drotleff|August 1, 2007 When it comes to buying fresh fruit, how much does it matter to customers where it’s from and […]
Farm Marketer Leads By Example By Brian Sparks|July 1, 2007 It might seem surprising that up until the past couple of years, fruit growers and other farmers in Michigan […]
Researchers Engineer Specialty Crops By James R. McFerson|June 1, 2007 Have you ever been to a strange party where you didn’t know many of the people … in […]
Adopting New Packing Technology By Brian Sparks|June 1, 2007 Fruit quality begins to develop in the orchard, but all your efforts will go for naught if you […]
Chuck Peters: Apple Grower of the Year By Growing Produce Staff|March 1, 1994 This Washington apple grower goes out on a limb to nurture the apple industry to its top potential.
JoAnn and Harold Thome: Apple Grower of the Year By Growing Produce Staff|March 1, 1992 While the Thome’s don’t like to “toot their horn,” it is evident that their involvement in the apple industry more than qualifies them for this award
Steve Wood, Apple Grower of the Year By Growing Produce Staff|June 1, 1991 When it comes to pesticide issues affecting the apple industry, this New Hampshire grower has taken a leadership role, both in Washington, D.C., and in his own orchard
John Rice, Apple Grower of the Year By Growing Produce Staff|June 1, 1989 This Pennsylvania grower’s leadership has helped the apple industry weather a crisis.
