Trunk diseases are a growing problem
Dirty plant material blamed for vine decline in Canada and California.
Retirements reduce Cornell’s tall spindle apple team
Stephen Hoying, Alison DeMarree both joined program in 1982.
From Paris to pears
Once a top Dior sales rep, Gordy Sato tops the pools with his pears.
Inmates help with grape research
Most spider mite research projects involve the tedious work of counting spider mites—peering down a microscope to count tiny specks
New spider mite found in Washington
Willamette spider mite has been detected for the first time in Washington grapes.
Chilled by ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity is relentless.
Pears shine bright in Golden State
Acreage removal in California has stabilized, and grower returns have been good.
Growers are optimistic
Northwest farm families expect their revenue to increase.
Eastern growers plant new pear
Canadians are planting fire blight-resistant Harovin Sundown at high densities using biaxis trees.
Processors pay more for pears
Northwest processors need to secure tonage.