Managing blueberry diseases in Michigan
MSU pathologist encourages more biologicals in blueberry spray programs.
IFTA Day 3: Pennsylvania by conference room
Michigan State University Extension specialist Anna Wallis discusses chemical thinners at the International Fruit Tree Association’s annual conference in Pennsylvania
Airblast from above
Drones present new spraying option for Michigan fruit.
IFTA Day 2: Pennsylvania by bus
Pennsylvania grower Blake Slaybaugh, right, discusses pruning techniques and rootstocks with members of the International Fruit Tree Association during the
Cultivating climate resilience
Great Lakes fruit growers must adjust to rising heat and precipitation.
Early leaf removal keeps grape clusters dry
Technique combats cluster rot in grapes.
Pennsylvania plantings
Growers try Ambrosia in a new region.
Considering carbon capture credit for tree fruit farms
Economics and scale make carbon markets a hard sell for tree fruit.
New York set to lower overtime threshold to 40 hours
On Jan. 28, New York’s Farm Laborers Wage Board decided to lower the state overtime threshold for farmworkers from 60
In-bin control expands storage options
Bins allow for controlled atmosphere storage in refrigerated facilities.