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AgWeatherNet to offer frost forecasts for the Washington tree fruit industry
Observed low temperatures from AgWeatherNet stations, such as these seen on March 11, will be
Solid set system offers airblast alternative
After nearly a decade of research, solid set canopy delivery system ready for commercialization, but questions remain about costs and potential demand.
WineVit Day 1: Wine industry offers research shout-outs, economic analysis at virtual annual meeting
In five years, the Washington wine industry’s stepped-up investment in research has yielded a new
Northwest Farm Credit Services donates $2 million to support WSU ag research and students
A recent $2 million donation by Northwest Farm Credit Services will benefit students, bees, wine
Fungicide resistance is noticed
Researchers ask cherry growers to temporarily avoid two cherry powdery mildew fungicide groups.
Elusive vectors for grapevine red blotch
Insects capable of spreading red blotch virus remain a worry in Oregon vineyards, but with improved water management strategies, some growers may learn to live with the pathogen.
Oberholster of UC Davis receives ASEV Extension Distinction Award
Anita Oberholster, associate specialist in enology for the University of California, Davis, Cooperative Extension has
Listen and learn
Tree fruit education, ag tech insight and thoughtful conversations with other farmers are now available in podcast form.
Drone business is on the rise
Company peaks its capacity for sterile insect release by drone.
March 16 webinar will cover modern stone fruit training systems in the Northeast
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program is hosting a webinar on modern
Help from above for tree fruit growers
Changes in climate and wages may fuel a surge in aerial applications.
IFTA meeting ends with tech talks from companies serving the tree fruit industry
Seen here in screenshots from the virtual meeting held Feb. 24, Washington State University’s Karen
Honeycrisp focus on Day Two of IFTA virtual tour
Editor's note: This story was updated to say the session recordings will be available in
Cherry trees and X disease: Remove now, replant when?
Experts share the latest findings and best practices for managing X disease.
Winter pruning your fourth- and fifth-leaf Cosmic Crisp — Videos
Washington State University's Stefano Musacchi demonstrates how to winter prune fourth- and fifth-leaf WA 38
Genetic study shows maturity matters in storage disorder development
Cutting-edge genetic research techniques help USDA postharvest scientists study fruit maturity and storage disorders.
A pathway for pears
WSU’s Musacchi says two-leader plantings can give pear growers the long-awaited benefits of higher density production today.
NW Pear Research Review Feb. 17 on Zoom
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites anyone interested to join the 2021 Northwest Pear
Organic ins and outs
Three pear industry leaders discuss the considerations of organic production.
Study targets grapevine sources and sinks
A framework from Cornell and Penn State viticulturists for keeping vines in balance.
Cold boundary for Northern EverCrisp growers
Late-ripening MAIA1 poses a risky proposition for Northern growers.
Washington vineyard betting on bubbles
One Washington winery is planting sparkling-specific vineyards to capitalize on the growing demand.
Weather events make farming riskier and harder
Northwest Michigan farms struggle with climate change.
Fighting spotted lanternfly
Researchers seek long-term management strategies.
Early-season scouting for grape powdery mildew
Tips to help identify this “late season” disease.
Hansen: Far-reaching research is just getting started
The results of Washington Wine’s research program benefit industry, environment, community and consumers.
Scharlau: Front row seats for all
With its virtual format, Washington Winegrowers’ signature event will look at the opportunities found in 2020 and the path forward.
Restart the ripening clock
A genetic discovery leads to new compound that could kick-start pear ripening and shows potential in sliced pears.
Optical advantage for fruit quality research
New state-of-the-art sorting line helps Washington State University researchers measure fruit quality.
Vineyard soil study ready to dig in
Washington State University professor leads vineyard soil sampling project to help determine soil health.