New prairie cherry varieties making an impact
Tart cherries from Saskatchewan are still on track to play larger role.
Ryan Swanson, Young Grower from Nova Scotia
Ryan Swanson/ grower / Centreville, Nova Scotia, Canada age / 37 crops / More than 130 acres of
Rootstocks do fine in Washington
Differences in rootstock trial were due to yearly climate variation, not rootstocks.
Wine grape yields not affected by early leaf removal
Early leaf removal in white grape varieties has several benefits.
Organic apple growers are optimistic
Washington State will run out of organic apples this season.
Control psylla early
Returning winterforms are more susceptible to pesticides than they were in the fall.
Selenium is toxic to bees
Entomologists from the University of California, Riverside, have found that selenium can cause delays in development and mortality in honeybees.
Fire blight control without antibiotics
Lime sulfur and fish oil can help as part of an integrated strategy.
Best practices for pollination
Six practices to help ensure successful pollination.
Bees are driving pesticide decisions
The desire to protect bees is becoming institutionalized.