Pesticides

Annual apple residue report now available

November 16, 2018

California moves toward curtailing Lorsban

November 15, 2018

The nozzles on a Quantum Mist sprayer can tilt and move into the exact position you want, but since they can move, it's important to check regularly that they are tightened down in the desired position, said WSU's Gwen Hoheisel. (Good Fruit Grower/Shannon Dininny)

Vineyard sprayers: Applying knowledge

August 23, 2018

A fledgling kestrel peaks out of one of the Michigan State University nest boxes. Of the 25 kestrel nest boxes MSU researchers installed and monitored in cherry orchards over a four-year period, most boxes were occupied every year. In addition, about 90 percent of occupied nests produced young. (Courtesy Megan Shave)

What makes a ‘cultural’ orchardist?

July 5, 2018

An OFM larva is revealed in this apple shoot. (Photo by Greg Krawczyk)

Good to Know: Help for managing Oriental fruit moth

June 28, 2018

Growers facing dilemma over drifting sprays

May 9, 2018

US Apple denounces as “harmful” and “inaccurate” EWG’s so-called annual Dirty Dozen list

April 10, 2018

Bees work a cherry orchard in bloom in Sunnyside, Washington on March 26, 2015. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

Protect pollinators while managing diseases

March 27, 2018

Trent Graybill, a young grower from Zillah, Washington

March 15, 2018

New mindset for managing spotted wing depredation

March 14, 2018