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WSU to hold organic decay management workshop online March 9
Washington State University will hold a postharvest decay management workshop focusing on organic techniques, online
Ready for a heat repeat
WSU researcher shares lessons from 2021’s summer heat wave.
Fog, fruit and an unclear future
Weather joins economics and geography to challenge California pears.
Low-density leads Concord trial
High-density planting reduces Concord production in WSU research trial, while widely spaced vines can easily fill the space.
Hansen: Long-term investment in nematode research pays off
Alternative cover crops being evaluated to trick or trap nematodes.
Scharlau: Rebels with a sustainable cause
Washington wine leaders worked long and hard to finally reach “the Standard.”
In-bin control expands storage options
Bins allow for controlled atmosphere storage in refrigerated facilities.
Roots on trial
Washington nursery experiments with wine grape rootstocks.
Pear family planning lifts local industry
When a family of pear farmers built their own packing line, they also built up the industry around them.
Heat disorder moving eastward
Lenticel breakdown poses a growing problem for Eastern U.S. apples.
Sanitation tops list for listeria prevention
Michigan study recommends sanitizing waxing equipment and other trouble points to avoid infection.
Torres: New alternative for superficial scald
A plant-derived antioxidant oil proves comparable to synthetic controls now banned in some export markets.
Washington wine industry to gather at WineVit Feb. 7–10
The Washington wine industry will gather to honor leaders, discuss challenges and opportunities, taste disease-resistant
Researchers continue blueberry pollination survey
Researchers are continuing to survey blueberry growers about pollination methods as part of a multistate
Cherry Institute hits Yakima, preceded by systems tour
Northwest Cherry Growers President B.J. Thurlby shares reflections on the 2021 cherry season and insights
Pollination education
Nationwide study underway to determine the value of wild bees.
Flesh browning in Gala
Disorder can disrupt long-term Gala storage.
Growing pains for pear growers
Study shows financial hurdles to breaking into Oregon’s pear industry.
Mapping vineyard variability
Michigan dips its toe into precision viticulture technologies.
Winery weathering through uncertain weather
Improving flexibility is the key to managing logistics amid sudden weather changes.
Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund deadline Jan. 31
Tilth Alliance is now accepting applications from Washington farmers seeking financial assistance to support projects
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days Jan. 18–20 and Feb. 9
Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension announced the schedule for North Central Washington
Smart Orchard 2.0
Progress underway in second season of sensor-packed apple blocks to understand how the emerging tech can benefit orchards.
Probing a problem
New task force hopes to drive renewed research and extension attention to codling moth control.
Learning from the ground up: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
A relentless search for innovative ideas and industry contributions make Mike Robinson the 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year.
“It all has to go together”: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Grower of the Year Mike Robinson says horticulture requires big thinking.
Virtual spotlight on Washington agriculture
A video tour for scientists showcases Washington orchardists who are blazing new trails in fruit production.
The next frontier: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Robinson advocates for boosting soil health research for tree fruit.
Vineyards seeking a sustainable system
Founding Willamette Valley winery takes a wide view of environmental responsibility.
Low-water tips for vineyards
California grape growers share suggestions for managing water scarcity.