Good to Know: Pay attention to paraquat
Following safety concerns in registration review, restricted-use herbicide now has additional requirements for handlers and applicators.
Lidar technology aims for accurate sprays — Video
Lidar sensor measures canopy density and adjusts spray settings automatically.
Oregon and Washington spray program workshop April 5; registration deadline March 28
Oregon and Washington grape growers can still register for the “Building Better Spray Programs for Vineyards” workshop scheduled Tuesday, April
Spotted wing drosophila resistance: ‘It’s getting worrisome’
Researchers look for ways to thwart SWD resistance.
Airblast from above
Drones present new spraying option for Michigan fruit.
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days Jan. 18–20 and Feb. 9
Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension announced the schedule for North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days in 2022.
Blueberry, cherry pests the talk of Great Lakes EXPO, Day 2
Attendees are back for Day 2 of the 2021 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO held Dec. 7–9
Good to Know: Dialing in disease control
Best practices for fungicide stewardship.
A new image of pest control
Camera traps monitor pests and inform decisions remotely.
Putting IPM to work
Wenatchee Valley pear growers implement integrated pest management strategies to help control pear psylla.