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
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 […]