Grape industry goes after viruses
Grapevine leafroll disease is easy to diagnose in red varieties, like this Cabernet Sauvignon vine, but more difficult in white
Precise IPM requires good data
This Washington State University weather station in Tonasket is part of the AgWeatherNet service, providing growers with detailed environmental data.
Focusing on tomorrow today
Apple, pear, and walnut growers will have several opportunities this winter to learn how to take advantage of natural enemies
Research spinoffs result in smarter sprayers
The variable output nozzles and adjustable louver, developed for this citrus sprayer as part of a specialty crop research project,
Spraying with sprinklers
On a cold rainy day with apple scab threatening, wouldn’t it be nice to push a button labeled “Fungicide” and
Pest help at your fingertips
Andy Kahn can use his iPhone to access WSU's Decision Aid System, which automatically uploads weather data from the AgWeatherNet
Good Point–Where has the roadmap led us?
Was the Tree Fruit Technology Roadmap a success or failure? Around ten years ago, this novel research initiative boldly declared
$60-million boost
A mechanical harvester is part of a major research project relating to production and marketing of stem-free sweet cherries. More
Collaborative research
An autonomous vehicle is being developed as part of the project “Comprehensive automation for specialty crops.” The last Farm Bill
Working with less labor
Availability of labor will determine how quickly orchard automation is adopted, says Denny Hayden. A widespread shortage of workers to