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Spring Weather Wreaks Havoc on West Michigan’s Fruit Crop
George Wright examined the small, greenish-yellow cherries on the trees of his Belding farm, just starting to show a blush. Grand Rapids Press... READ MORE »
Let’s Mechanize Our Way to a Better Future
The inscription on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty expresses well the ideals and, for some of us, the facts behind our citizenship in this count... READ MORE »
Winery Expansion Runs Into a Little Resistance From Neighbors
Black Star Farms’ expansion into a neighboring peninsula was not without controversy, but the company’s growth seems – for the most ... READ MORE »
Q&A: Young Fruit Growers Optimistic About Future of Industry
The Fruit Growers News sought the opinions of young people from fruit-growing families who were considering entering the family business. What do they... READ MORE »
Camera sorts by weight, color, shape and defects
At the new packing plant at Gilbert Orchards, a packing line recedes into the distance. Red Delicious apples are moving in individual cradles on eight... READ MORE »
Pike Place Market Celebrates a Century in Seattle
Pike Place Market turned 100 this year. I didn’t know that when I was planning our honeymoon, but it turned out to be a convenient coincidence. ... READ MORE »
Apple growers want trees grown in two seasons
There’s a horse race of sorts going on in Washington apple orchards, and the two top horses are Allan Brothers and Auvil Fruit Company. The hors... READ MORE »
Pursuit of Grants Alters Washington Extension Priorities
This is the fifth story in a series about the future of Extension. Contrary to the opinions of most of his old professors, Tim Smith is not a loser. I... READ MORE »
Irrigation Outlook Mixed
The irrigation outlook for 2005 is better than it has been in years, at least in Colorado. The last few years, water levels have been low due to droug... READ MORE »
Large East Coast Customer Base Makes It All Work
When Pam and Gary Mount bought Terhune Orchards in 1975, they weren’t just looking to run a farm. They wanted to create a community gathering pl... READ MORE »
