Solid set system offers airblast alternative
After nearly a decade of research, solid set canopy delivery system ready for commercialization, but questions remain about costs and potential demand.
Tech collaboration to build robot building blocks
Western Growers launches initiative to accelerate development of viable automated harvest technologies for specialty crops, from apples to strawberries.
Marssonina: Is this a new pathogen?
Marssonina blotch an emerging problem in the Eastern U.S.
Fungicide resistance is noticed
Researchers ask cherry growers to temporarily avoid two cherry powdery mildew fungicide groups.
Elusive vectors for grapevine red blotch
Insects capable of spreading red blotch virus remain a worry in Oregon vineyards, but with improved water management strategies, some growers may learn to live with the pathogen.
Ripening target for tart cherry pest
Model pinpoints spotted wing drosophila infestation in Montmorency cherries.
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Leafhopper deterrence linked to X disease management
WSU entomologists and industry partners learn about X disease vectors to help the cherry industry optimize management.
Releasing research on sterile insect release
Michigan team studying sterile insect release in two states.
Drone business is on the rise
Company peaks its capacity for sterile insect release by drone.