Search Results for: International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA)
Trials seek to fight replant disorders
Replant disorders are a major problem for apple growers, especially as new land becomes less available. Growers planting on replant sites have few eff... READ MORE »
Larry’s World: IFTA President Touts Nova Scotia Industry
Standing in his mountaintop orchard at the highest point of the Annapolis Valley, Larry Lutz looks like king of the world. But it’s not his 55-a... READ MORE »
Young Grower Rising Star in Michigan’s Horticulture Industry
Jason Fleming has risen toward the top in a hurry. He just turned 31 in September, but he will take office as president of the Michigan State Horticul... READ MORE »
Editor Studies the Chinese Apple Industry With IFTA
In July, I traveled with the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) on its study tour to China. More than 80 people were on the trip, including i... READ MORE »
Lured by Good Market, Mexican Growers Battle Harsh Conditions
Mexico shows its least attractive face to Americans entering from above its northern border. Not only do we carry in our memories the televised images... READ MORE »
Mexico’s High Desert Apple Orchards Fuel Warm Thoughts
Travelers come in two types, I’ve noticed. There are the critical types, who don’t see much good in the way other folks do things. They co... READ MORE »
Serve and protect: Riveridge cherry protection boosts crop
Editor's note: This article is an expanded version of the article that appeared in print. Commercial sweet cherry production is particularly challe... READ MORE »
Peach V-system reduces labor, increases yield
Jake and Nick Rasch are sixth-generation fruit growers who are putting their own spin on new technologies and orchard training systems on their more t... READ MORE »
Grower innovations displayed in IFTA Summer Tour
At the International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) 2022 Summer Tour, participants gained insights into effectively growing apples, cherries and pe... READ MORE »
Apple growers put premium on accuracy
Precise cropping of apple trees has become more vital as high density production systems continue to proliferate in the industry. The subject was o... READ MORE »
