HOOD RIVER, Ore. — The U.S. pear industry wants to transition to high-density orchards and is looking for dwarfing rootstock that results in trees that are easy to manage, produce early and can handle ...
Frosty weather in 2024 resulted in the smallest U.S. pear harvest in nearly 60 years, according to USDA data. Experts expect a rebound this season as Pacific Northwest pear orchards looked promising ...