Equipment
Net Irrigate launches new xProxy remote monitoring solution
Net Irrigate announced the launch of its new xProxy remote monitoring solution. Providing continuous monitoring and real-time mobile updates on industrial machine statuses, xProxy can be easily configured to send specific, customizable messages to multiple recipients through... more »
Over-the-row harvester can work with high-density tart cherries
Michigan State University (MSU) researchers have been working on an evolving technology since 2008, which is leading to a new method of harvesting tart cherries planted in high-density systems. Ron Perry, a professor of horticulture,... more »
Some 1.8 million pounds of apples lost in weekend wildfire
Chelan Fruit, a cooperative of 300 Washington state growers, was devastated by weekend wildfires, the biggest hit being to what is called Plant 1 of its facilities.The Seattle Times has more: Although some orchards had... more »
USApple announces ‘Buy an Apple, Help a Student’ campaign
This fall, supporting school causes will be as easy as taking a bite out of your favorite apple – thanks to a seasonal consumer education campaign the U.S. apple industry has created to fund classroom... more »
Grape berry moth update: Late-season pressure lower in 2015
Recent sampling of southwest Michigan vineyards indicates a lower pressure of grape berry moth than last season, but there are still regions in southwest Michigan with locally high infestations that should be controlled to prevent... more »
Jon Clements: IFTA Study Tour 2015 recap
Along with approximately 140 other lucky IFTA members, I had the good fortune to attend the IFTA Study Tour to Washington July 15-17, 2015 which visited orchards in the Columbia Basin area of southern Washington... more »
Washington apple crop estimate good sign for exports
The Washington State fresh apple crop estimate, released on Aug. 6, predicts that the 2015-16 harvest will be 125.2 million boxes. This would be the third largest crop in history and down 10.5 percent from... more »
Ag-Biotech moves to new facility in California
Ag-Biotech has moved its offices and laboratories to a new, larger facility that allows for enhanced service capabilities, according to the company. The premises, at 9701 Blue Larkspur Lane, Suite A, Monterey, California, will house... more »
Michigan: Predicted 2015 apple harvest dates
The predicted harvest dates for every MAWN weather station is now available on Enviroweather web site at Michigan State University. In general, 2015 predicted harvest dates are roughly a few days behind normal and a... more »
2015 Washington apple harvest predicted to be 125.2 million boxes
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) released its forecast for the 2015 Washington state fresh apple crop.The 2015 forecast is for a crop of 125.2 million standard 40-pound boxes of fresh apples. This is... more »
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