Jackson County, Oregon is noted for the production of high quality
pears. It is the fourth leading pear producing county in the United
States and is the number one producer of winter pears. This thesis
analyzes in detail the many aspects of the pear industry in the county.
Climate, soils, topography, and progressive growers have been
the main localizing factors. The study revealed that 200 growers produce
the average annual total of three million boxes of pears on 9940
acres of bearing orchards. The pears are prepared for market in 12
packing houses and two canneries. The industry has a direct impact
on the county of $15,000,000.
The problems confronting the industry are caused by physical and
biological factors. Spring frosts and hail damage are problems imposed
by the climate. Pear Blight, Pear Decline, and Pear Scab are the
main diseases. Insect pests such as the Pear Psylla and the Codling
Moth must also be combatted. Urban encroachment has not yet been
a serious problem in the county.
The future for the industry appears to be stable, with little change
in acreage. The fruit gift box industry will become of increasing importance,
thus creating further emphasis on producing winter pears. / Graduation date: 1963
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/9851 |
| Date | 14 May 1963 |
| Creators | Goodman, Duane William |
| Contributors | Highsmith, Richard M. |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Relation | Explorer Site -- Oregon Explorer |
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