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 (Cosmic Crisp) trees planted in
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 Research Review on Feb. 17,
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.