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Testing string theory

March 16, 2016
The American plum borer has been causing some damage to cherry trees in The Dalles, Ore., attracted to damage from the deep November 2014 freeze. The moth moth larvae have a unique purple-ish color. (Courtesy Dr. David Biddinger/Pennsylvania State University)

Borers make their mark

March 11, 2016
A view of an adult female two spotted spider mite. (Courtesy Dr. Elizabeth Beers)

Pear mites developing resistance to chemicals

March 9, 2016

Getting to the rot of the problem

February 25, 2016

Gibson’s drive

February 23, 2016
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Griggs appointed to Apple Commission

February 18, 2016

Michigan tart cherry growers switching to high-density plantings

February 12, 2016
With pruning a cherry tree for the KGB system, “you raise poles, you don’t raise the branches inside,” says Gipp Redman. “To control the rate of vigor you have to have enough upright leaders. The problem with KGB is we get greedy and don’t make the cuts. You’ve gotta make these cuts to slow the tree down and get the tree thinking about producing fruit.” (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower photo illustration)

Oregon cherry recovery

February 12, 2016
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Consumers will not tire of new varieties, Washington grower tells IFTA conference

February 10, 2016

IFTA growers feel the big chill in Grand Rapids

February 10, 2016