2018 STATE OF THE INDUSTRYWEATHER WREAKS HAVOC ON STONE FRUIT SEASON

摘要

WHILE LACK of chill hours put a damper on stone fruitseasons, growers say organic and high-quality fruits are the future of the industry.Weather instability and mounting pest pressure seem to be among the typical woes for stone fruit growers. The lack of chill hours have been hurting bloom on both coasts, with growers from both the Southeastand West highlighting the complications this has on theirgrowing seasons.