Lasers guide new precision pruning tech
A pre-pruner uses laser technology for more precise pruning to eliminate need for follow-up hand pruning.
New grape harvester leaves MOG in the field
Selective mechanical harvesters help improve wine quality by delivering cleaner fruit to wineries.
UV light controls pathogens
WSU scientists envision UV-C lights being installed on packing lines.
Young artist wins $1,000 in apple art contest
“Orchards of Home” by Claire Seaman Claire Seaman, 17, a 2015 graduate of Cascade High School in Leavenworth,
Growers tout crunch
RubyFrost—a cross between Braeburn and Autumn Crisp—is one of the first managed varieties developed by Cornell University. Courtesy Robin
Residues are below MRLs
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission has completed its 2015 trial to evaluate pesticide and fungicide residues on apples. No
Scientists join ARS Hall of Fame
Ralph Scorza (left) and Scott Yates Dr. Ralph Scorza, research horticulturist and lead scientist at the U.S. Department
University of Georgia honors peach grower
Jimmy Forrest The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has presented South Carolina peach grower
Chief operations officer retires from C&O Nursery
Richard “Dick” Snyder Richard “Dick” Snyder has retired as chief operations officer of C&O Nursery based in Wenatchee,
If netting is the future, what color?
WSU researchers study how netting colors prevent Honeycrisp sunburn.