Fruits
Nova Scotia apple industry gets research funding
Last week, Canadian officials announced funding for the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association (NSFGA) for research to improve the production and storage of high-quality apples. An investment of up to $384,490 from the federal AgriScience Program... more »
Northwest Michigan reviews pre-harvest considerations, vineyard research update
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center’s research vineyard will be the site on Aug. 23, from 2-4 p.m. for a meeting on pre-harvest considerations and new developments for the center’s viticulture research and Extension. Specific topics... more »
Be sure to properly manage tree fruit rots in the 2019 season
Depending on your location, significant rainfall has occurred recently in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, these rainy, humid conditions are quite favorable for rot, both in establishment and spread. Vigilance is needed in the orchard, especially if brown... more »
Protecting vineyards from birds with drones is study topic
Aerial drones could eventually help Washington growers recoup some of the $80 million a year in crop damages caused by birds. That’s according to a study by Washington State University scientists published earlier this year... more »
Address American brown rot in sweet cherry orchard systems
American brown rot, Monilinia fructicola, caused significant economic damage in sweet cherry orchards in Michigan this season. While we spend time and effort every season discussing fungicide strategies, the difficult reality is that the American brown... more »
Fresh Arctic Apple slices launching into foodservice markets
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF) introduced non-browning Arctic apple fresh slices to a receptive foodservice industry at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) recent Foodservice Show in Monterey, California. “It was exciting for us to exhibit... more »
Sun World International names CEO; expands fruit breeding, licensing
David Marguleas has been named CEO of Sun World International LLC (Sun World), board chair Lloys Frates announced today. Marguleas most recently served as Sun World’s executive vice president and managed the firm's breeding, technology... more »
Pear Bureau Northwest receives trade mitigation relief funding
Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) has been awarded $1,540,830 in the second round of the Agricultural Trade Program (ATP) funding - part of the U.S. government's larger trade mitigation relief package. Between the two allocations, the organization... more »
