B.C.’s Sterile Insect Release program evolves
To determine sterility, squash a codling moth. The red food dye in their diets gives the guts a pinkish
Good to Know
Brown marmorated stinkbugs feed on the foliage and fruit of grapevines. Grape growers have been closely watching the
Good Stuff
New Zealand’s Tow and Blow Tow and Blow is a portable wind machine developed in New Zealand by engineer Kim
Planning for continued success
David Douglas will hand over the presidency of the Hort Association to Jeff Cleveringa during the association's annual meeting
Grape growers to visit Capitol Hill
Washington State diversified farmer Brenton Roy wants to see more of the state’s wine grape industry attend a national grape
Seaweeds tested for pest control
Seaweed extracts are typically used by growers with the aim of improving tree growth and enhancing fruit yields and quality.
In The Box
Missing Pear Fact Dear Good Fruit Grower: I greatly enjoyed your September pear issue of the Good Fruit Grower. The
Vineyard and winery courses go online
Yakima Valley Community College, through a national science grant, is transitioning its vineyard and winery educational program to an online
Students follow grapes from berry to bottle
During the second week of class, having had just two lectures to learn about safety and sanitation, Trent Ball’s students