February 15th 2007 Issue

Apricots are still the mainstay at Lucich and Santos Farms, though only one Tilton apricot tree remains from what used

From November through February, icy winter winds reach down from the Arctic and grip the Pacific Northwest where Good Fruit

Plum pox virus, a stone fruit disease first found in the United States eight years ago, has the potential to

Cherry powdery mildew is developing resistance to common fungicides in some Pacific Northwest orchards, according to preliminary data from Oregon

With almost two months of 2007 behind us, there is still room to peer into the crystal ball at the

The lone discovery of plum pox virus in a peach tree in Michigan State University's tree fruit breeding program puts

A proposed National Clean Plant Network would help protect the United States from exotic plant pests and pathogens. Provisions for

Simple cultural practices can dramatically help reduce brown rot pressure in stone fruit orchards, but fungicides will also be necessary

Scientists in Washington State are reassessing fireblight control strategies following the 2006 season, when there were surprisingly few outbreaks. In

Research in California has shown that the liquid bleach sodium hypochlorite, which is commonly used in apple packing systems, can