Matt Whiting, a cherry physiologist at Washington State University, sees logic in Omeg’s ideas and has noticed other growers ...

Growers install netting primarily to protect fruit, but the move also saves a lot of water. Hannes Laubscher of United Exports estimated the savings at 15 percent. It allows them to cut back on ...

Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire that is bent into formation. This must be done gently so as not to damage ...