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IFTA

@iFruitTree

International Fruit Tree Association is the leading organization for intensive orchard fruit tree growers.

 Kennewick, WA
ifruittree.org
Joined September 2009
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Tree Fruit Specialist Michelle Cortens is across the continent attending the annual @iFruitTree conference and tours in Yakima, Washington State! She is sure to learn valuable information for our local industry. #PerenniADayInTheLife
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When @iFruitTree toured Norway’s orchards in August, they learned about climate adaption, cider and cherries under cover.  goodfruit.com/fruitful-fjord…
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Tackling New Technology Part of the Territory for Pome Fruit Growers Today ow.ly/aG1F50OX8gl #agtech @iFruitTree @outfieldtech @GlobalAgTech

Tackling New Technology Part of the Territory for Pome Fruit Growers Today

Producers relate their experiences with new precision crop load management tools.

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Better known as a cherry system, Michigan growers are trying UFO in apples. @iFruitTree goodfruit.com/picking-system…
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Rootstock+cultivar relationship status: It’s always been complicated. @iFruitTree goodfruit.com/methods-of-mat…
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IFTA explored Michigan orchards again, with less snow this time. @iFruitTree goodfruit.com/ifta-tour-sees…
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International Fruit Tree Association Action Always Best Viewed up Close ow.ly/bfV850Np4NK @iFruitTree

International Fruit Tree Association Action Always Best Viewed up Close

American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Thomas Skernivitz explains why the industry association's annual meeting is one of his favorites.

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IFTA talks retail and labor challenges. @iFruitTree goodfruit.com/ifta-focus-mee…
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Thank you to the International Fruit Tree Association @iFruitTree for an excellent 2023 Annual Conference last week in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Great gathering of top researchers, growers, and industry associates. #FruitTrees #IFTA #InternationalFruitTreeAssociation #Growers
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Check out highlights from the @iFruitTree Michigan tour. goodfruit.com/ifta-tour-visi…
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@iFruitTree this morning, MSU's Todd Einhorn talked auxins and ABA. Here's our recent story on the topic. goodfruit.com/plant-hormones…
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Dr. Kalcsits summary on tree fruit nutrition/Honeycrisp bitter pit, good stuff…
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Blossom Protect “best” bacteriophage/biopesticide with helping out fire blight control in apples says Dr. Sundin at #ifruittree
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“Distribution problems caused by excessive vigor and low crop loads are higher drivers of low fruit calcium than actual deficiencies in soil availability and uptake.” Dr. Kalcsits at #ifruittree
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Why There’s Much to Learn from Italian Fruit Growers’ Rock-Solid Approach ow.ly/34UQ50MxPaZ @iFruitTree @Agromillora_

Why There’s Much to Learn from Italian Fruit Growers’ Rock-Solid Approach

International Fruit Tree Association tour-goers favor the cement posts used in the country for orchard and vineyard infrastructure.

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My Eye-Opening Experience Walking Through a Farm Trade Show in Italy ow.ly/70wF50MEvKS @iFruitTree

My Eye-Opening Experience Walking Through a Farm Trade Show in Italy

Industry suppliers should save the bells and whistles and really listen to what growers want.

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Day 1 of @iFruitTree in Michigan: Farm labor shortages demand a resilient response. goodfruit.com/ifta-day-1-shi…
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Cherry high-density orchard under frost/hail/bird protective shield in MI @iFruitTree
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We're at the @iFruitTree conference this week! From February 13-15, pick up our January issue in the publication bins at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan. #ifta #ifruittree #iftagrowers #fruits #farming #agriculture #agribusiness
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Excited to be at the International Tree Fruit Association meeting this week. Now learning about the family tree of Honeycrisp with Dr. Jim Luby from the University of Minnesota @iFruitTree
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