Fighting fruit pests from the air
Spray drones show promise controlling pests in grapes and tree fruit.
Employer incentives help bring injured employees back to work
Washington raises limits on employer return-to-work incentive programs.
Netting for bird control
Protective nets can limit feeding damage in Michigan sweet cherries.
In a spot with cherry leaf spot
Growers return to copper fungicides for cherry leaf spot control.
Disease decisions for stone fruit
Stone fruit pathogens need consistent management, though options are limited.
New answers and new questions for codling moth control
WSU research updates and expands codling moth trap guidelines.
Third generation of moths unwelcome
Penn State entomologist shares updates on codling moth complications.
Good Stuff, March 1, 2025
A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers.
Jessica Foster, a young grower from Mannington, New Jersey
Jessica graduated from Penn State University and earned her master’s degree in soil science at the University of Vermont. She has a twin brother, Josh, a sister, Lindsey, and is the daughter of Terri and Bruce Foster.
Understanding adaptability in different climates
South African trial investigates cultivar performance under varied climate conditions.