Bee management is often better with beekeepers
More bees, bigger colonies boost on-farm pollination.
The thinking on cider apple thinning
Managing crop load for hard and sweet cider.
Spotted lanternfly strategies for vineyards
Researchers have bad news and good news for spotted lanternfly management.
Fighting fruit pests from the air
Spray drones show promise controlling pests in grapes and tree fruit.
Netting for bird control
Protective nets can limit feeding damage in Michigan sweet cherries.
In a spot with cherry leaf spot
Growers return to copper fungicides for cherry leaf spot control.
Disease decisions for stone fruit
Stone fruit pathogens need consistent management, though options are limited.
Third generation of moths unwelcome
Penn State entomologist shares updates on codling moth complications.
International Fruit Tree Association honors industry contributors
The International Fruit Tree Association presented several awards during its 68th annual conference in Rochester, New York, Feb. 16–19...
Crab apples may hold keys for fire blight resistance
Understanding fire blight resistance in wild North American apples could improve control methods in commercial crops.