Pears
Pacific flatheaded borer threatening walnuts, other tree fruit
A field day is scheduled to address the Pacific flatheaded borer (PFB), a pest that is threatening walnuts and has been a threat to fruit trees. Walnut growers in Stanislaus County, California, are invited to... more »
Pruning for winter pome fruit success
Proper pome fruit pruning during the winter helps invigorate trees. To learn what growers can do to assure healthy apple and pear fruit groves during the winter via proper pruning, Fruit Growers News met with... more »
Washington State system helps with orchard frost protection
Because Central Washington is situated between the Cascades and the Rockies, trapped cold air accumulates in the state’s central basin region. Sloping tree fruit orchards also experience pools of cold air, which require growers to... more »
WSTFA reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was. In the WSTFA’s 2024 Year in Review, the organization reviews opportunities and adversities for Washington’s most iconic crops While there were... more »
IFTA members gain grove insights, view Central Valley tech and orchard practices
During the California’s Central Valley tour, participants in the International Fruit Tree Association’s 2024 event viewed a variety of fruit tree training, pruning and harvesting methods. The orchard bus tour showed how growers are more... more »
Heat produces uneven California fall organic fruit supply
An inconsistent supply of fall organic fruit is expected this year. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic Farms (HGO) in Porterville, California, said the record heat that scorched the valley from spring to fall took its... more »
UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers. Registration is now open for these workshops and field days, each focused on... more »
New fungicide for pome disease control introduced
UPL has rolled out a new fungicide for control of disease in pome crops as well as almonds. UPL NA Inc. introduced AXIOS 20 SC, a new fungicide designed to protect almonds and pome crops... more »
