Stinkbug monitoring tools are a high priority
Researchers aren’t yet recommending that growers trap for stinkbug.
Progress on biological control
A female Trissolcus japonicus parasitoid wasp emerging from parasitized Halyomorpha halys eggsat the USDA-APHIS Quarantine Facility, Corvallis, Oregon. (Courtesy
Be aware of residues from late sprays
In the future, growers will find pesticide regulations getting tighter, not looser.
Stinkbugs march on Washington
Brown marmorated stinkbug found in 20 counties in Washington and Oregon.
Former grain grower tackles tree fruits
A Midwest farmer has improved an older orchard by focusing on the soil and tree nutrition.
The latest on dealing with spider mites in vineyards
Two-spotted spider mite has the capability to develop tolerance to miticides in wine grapes.
Washington’s westernmost vineyard
Kim and Blain Roberts grow grapes on the Washington coast where annual rainfall averages 70 inches.
Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Grower; Cider winners
The State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania named Reed Soergel its Outstanding Fruit Grower of 2013. Sixteen Soergel family members are
Bob Black honored for distinguished service
Maryland fruit grower Robert Black received the Harry Black Distinguished Service Award from the state’s horticultural association for his performance
Batcha heads organic group
Laura Batcha has been named CEO and executive director of the Organic Trade Association, a North American membership-based trade association