How big is the orchard footprint?
The galvanized wire used for trellises might contribute significantly to the environmental footprint of an orchard because of the large
Prevent transplant shock
With any plant, including fruit trees, water must move from the soil through the roots to the tree above the
Using soil moisture sensors
Troy Peters, left, explains the functions of a neutron probe to Washington State University students Prossie Nakawuka, middle, and Romulus
When grapes need a drink
Although wine grapes don’t need much water during the season, they need to drink frequently and at key times, says
Good Stuff
Sweet success A new series of scab-resistant apples called “Sweet Resistants” developed by the Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) in Italy
Evolution of the Darwin
While the researchers have pronounced the Darwin string thinner “good to go,” it’s not considered perfect—not by the Canadian company
Pollination role of native bees studied
The price tag for renting honeybees for apple pollination, just $35 per hive a few years ago, now tops $100
Watch out for the good guys
Researchers have been testing different types and colors of traps for monitoring beneficial insects. This white sticky trap, placed next