Mackintosh Fruit Farm recently put up deer fencing to help keep the animals from sneaking into their orchards. Photo courtesy of Mackintosh Fruit Farm
by Sally Colby
When Bill Mackintosh wanted to establish an orchard 30 years ago, he
The picturesque south coast of the holiday island of Cyprus in August 2020 — 104 °C in the shade and COVID-19 – tourists who would otherwise be enjoying the sea breeze at the height of summer are conspicuously absent
Bowman Orchards has been a family affair for 100 years. They grow cherries in both Montana and Washington. Photo courtesy of Bowman Orchards
by Sally Colby
After growing a crop for 100 years, there’s a good chance the people
Fecon LLC announces the purchase of the Vermeer forestry mulcher product line and through this arrangement has established a global distribution agreement with the company. This distribution agreement with Vermeer, which will be rolled out on a controlled basis
MONROE, WA — Aquajet now offers on-demand training options to maximize productivity and safety on the jobsite. In addition to in-depth, hands-on training with each machine commission, Aquajet’s North American subsidiary provides continuing education options on-site or through its
Dave Chapman, owner of Long Wind Farm in East Thetford, VT, was the presenter in part one of a series on high tunnel growing. Photo courtesy of Dave Chapman
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin
Dave Chapman, owner of Long Wind Farm
by: Brian M. Fraley, Fraley Construction Marketing
Specialty subcontractors like UMA Geotechnical Construction, Inc. (UMA) rarely get the credit, but the work they do often lays the foundation for stimulating the global supply chain. The North Carolina-based contractor worked
The strategy, including the G, P and X tiers, offers contractors three choices of solutions to meet their needs.
MOLINE, IL — Developed in response to evolving customer needs and expectations, John Deere recently launched its Performance Tiering Strategy,
Non-traditional media often improves wear life and quality over woven wire
by Serge Raymond, manager-product technology, MAJOR
Choosing screen media for a screen box isn’t as simple as it used to be. What once was just woven wire
Matthew Whiting is a horticulture professor at Washington State University specializing in orchard architecture and mechanization. Photo courtesy of Matthew Whiting
by Enrico Villamaino
Cherry trees are large, with complicated architectures, but they bear small fruit. Proper cultivation and
