Soil compaction in action
Imaging technology sheds light on the importance of earthworms in vineyard soils.
Research targets root boosts from beneficial fungi
USDA research designed to tease out the potential of beneficial fungi in apples uncovers even more complexity.
International experts head to Washington for tree fruit conferences this year
This spring and summer, horticultural scientists from around the world will be traveling to Washington for conferences centered on postharvest physiology, cherries and fire blight...
Women in produce encouraged to attend new IFPA event in Central Washington
The International Fresh Produce Association will debut a regional event model next month in the Yakima, Washington, area for women in the produce industry...
The network effect on areawide pest management
Growers turn to other growers when it comes to adopting new practices, something researchers are trying to harness to improve management of leafroll and red blotch diseases.
Get wise about your water
Preharvest water risk assessment regulations take effect for large farms this month and for smaller farms next April.
Prengaman: The reign of uncertainty
Trade wars and mass firings bring upheaval to the fruit industry.
The power of preaching pruning
A panel of growers at Canadian hort show shares tips for training workers to tailor pruning approaches.
Washington Apple Commission resumes full funding of its USApple dues
The Washington Apple Commission voted to rescind the cap it placed on funding provided to the U.S. Apple Association in 2022 and resume funding the advocacy organization at the same per-bushel rate as the rest of the industry...
Citing funding shortfall, advanced.farm shuts down work on apple harvester
Due to a lack of funding, advanced.farm, developers of an automated apple harvester that was close to commercialization, closed its doors last week and scuttled plans for a 2025 harvest season in Washington...