Labor
Are Cities Condemning Land, Creating Urban Sprawl?
The Supreme Court decided rightly in the eminent domain case Kelo vs. City of New London. The court ruled that the city could use its power of eminent domain to carry out a planned redevelopment... more »
Scramble Toward Sweet Cherries Is On
Why do sweet cherries crack? The easy answer is, “It has something to do with rain.” But, conceded Mortiz Knoche, he didn’t have to come all the way from eastern Germany to tell growers that.... more »
Program Could Help Struggling Concord Growers
Concord grape producers may have permanently lost a market for 70,000 tons of grapes, about 15 percent of total supply in a normal year. That may be enough to encourage some growers to quit growing... more »
High-Value Crops Perfect for High-Value Land
Over the years, northern Maryland has changed from a bucolic rural countryside into a high rent district. Soaring land prices have driven out certain kinds of farming, but farmers who have changed what they produce... more »
There’s Blueberry Production Potential in China
China is quickly reforming its economy to encourage entrepreneurial activity and exports. With the strong international demand for blueberries, it is no surprise that the Chinese are considering blueberries as a new crop. That’s according... more »
Washington’s Jim Koempel Named Apple Citizen of the Year
It’s a tradition in Washington state. Each year, the community of apple growers around Wenatchee selects the Apple Citizen of the Year. This year, it’s Jim Koempel of Cashmere, who grows 275 acres of fruit... more »
Michigan Apple Committee Research Funds Released to MSU
It’s important to keep Michigan’s fruit growing community updated on the status of Michigan Apple Committee’s research funding for 2006. As many of you are aware, we’ve had difficulty selling Michigan apples to public institutions... more »
Washington Growers Praise Visit from Mexico’s President
Mexican President Vicente Fox’s visit to Yakima, Wash., was seen as a step in the right direction by many of the area’s produce growers. “Overall, it was a good visit and a good thing for... more »
New York Winery Named Best in State
Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards was named “Winery of the Year” during the 2005 New York Wine & Food Classic. What does it take to be named the best winery in the state? Vineyard manager Tom Stevenson... 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 compare everything they see, unfavorably, to what they left back... more »
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