Bees take an indoor break
Washington State University continues research into indoor bee storage with trials in shipping containers.
Destination Washington
International orchard groups plan tour, research conference.
Auction of Washington Wines awards industry grant
The Auction of Washington Wines has awarded its annual industry grant to La Casa Hogar, a community organization that connects
Making soil more alive
Grape growers turn to compost to boost long-term soil health.
Renewed push for precision
Cornell research and extension urging growers to make precision crop load management a priority, including blossom thinning.
Creating a good buzz for bees
How blueberry growers can create healthful habitats for stressed pollinators.
Mass traps making fatal attractions
Trials show promise for spotted wing drosophila control with juice-baited traps and mass trapping of Japanese beetles.
Use ethephon early to help young trees grow strong
Defruiting young tart cherry trees can speed their growth.
Building a better bee
WSU entomologists use bee semen collected from around the world as part of breeding project to improve genetics of honey bees.
Let in the light
Pruning in mature pear canopies can improve light and spray penetration, boosting fruit quality.