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Washington State Wine announces priorities for research program
A new list of priorities developed with input from winemakers and wine grape growers in Washington state will guide the Washington State Wine’s funding recommendations for research in 2019.
IFTA tours Summerland research center’s genetic diversity
A glimpse of 30,000 apple varieties in various stages of propagation overlooking the shores of Okanagan Lake highlighted the first day of the International Tree Fruit Association summer tour through British Columbia.
Handle Geneva 41 with care
Popular G.41 rootstock takes extra work, but can succeed.
Studying the rot of the problem
Botrytis bunch rot and sour rot are not the same, and these clusters of
Making history in the growing at Penn State
Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center celebrates 100 years of supporting growers.
Taking on trellis with peach trees
New innovations from Penn State promise increased yields, opportunity for mechanization.
Study in quality controls will help manage peach mealiness
Researcher examines effects of chilling, waxes and coatings on Ontario peaches.
What makes a ‘cultural’ orchardist?
Researchers examine how growers pick nonchemical pest management tactics.
For cherries and blueberries, it pays to prey
Research confirms benefits of kestrels for bird control.
WSU breaks ground on state-of-the-art Plant Sciences Building
Aiming to be recognized as one of the top 25 public research universities by 2030, Washington State University broke ground on June 27 for its Plant Sciences Building, a state-of-the-art research facility.
Good to Know: Help for managing Oriental fruit moth
OFM damage is on the rise in Washington orchards.
Divide to conquer pests?
Boutique grower credits unconventional trellis system for pest and disease prevention.
Northern exposure
See why Vineland apricots bred in Ontario are getting attention.
Some promising cherry variety picks
Why these sweet cherry varieties could find a place in Northwest orchards.
EverCrisp release ramps up
Midwest Apple Improvement Association marketing its first new apple.
WSU reveals its wild cider
Students start cider apple breeding program to learn techniques.
New potential for old apples
Cider demand renews interest for growing traditional varieties in modern orchard systems.
Plans within plants
Managing sheer number of samples, volume of data is focus for breeding program.
Post-Cosmic question: What’s next?
With launch of WA 38 underway, WSU’s apple breeding program hopes to build on successes.
Shredding research in Midwest vineyards
MSU study finds some benefits in using mechanized leaf removal.
Good Point: What growers want
Washington tree fruit industry lays out technology priorities.
Growing at a high level
At 2,500 feet of elevation, Brad Fowler's high altitude cherry block stands at the
Putting Gisela to the test
MSU researcher studies performance on various training systems, finds insights for future studies.
Small trees, big cherries?
Limited release of MSU’s dwarfing rootstocks gives growers a chance to experiment.
Promoting native plants in vineyards
Will they prove worth the trouble for growers?
The art of tart
Effort to match high-density tart cherries with over-the-row harvest technology aims to boost profitability.
WSU names new associate dean of ag research
WSU names new associate dean of ag research
Rayapati named assistant dean, director for WSU
Naidu Rayapati gives a talk to growers in a vineyard near Prosser. Photo courtesy
Waste not wanted
Postharvest tools, better communication can help fine-tune storage practices and improve packouts.
Study support for pears
Science panel seeks boost in funding to help with increasing costs of pear research projects.
A sweet solution for cherries
Montana’s cherries find another market as Tabletree juice.
Pear growers wanted for irrigation efficiencies project
Pear growers wanted for irrigation efficiencies project
Meet WSU’s new breeder — Video
Per McCord assumes duties with Washington State University’s stone fruit program.
Close calculations in New Zealand
How Close Orchard deploys new technology to track performance.
Growing from good to great in New Zealand
Return to basics aids grower in troubled block of Jazz apples.
Better ways to manage vine vigor
Georgia researcher shares three tips for controlling growth in grapevines.
Should you spend now to save later?
As labor costs rise, investing in vineyard mechanization will become increasingly cost-effective.
Building for the future in Michigan
Orchard invests in energy-saving labor housing, wins award from governor.
Working day to data in the orchard
Growers say keep it simple with data tools used to track workers.
Beating the labor blues
Optical sorters are cutting labor costs for blueberry packing.
Bruno Simpson, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Bruno is the third generation of Waimea Nurseries and has
Phytelligence forms partnership in India
The agriculture biotech company Phytelligence has announced its partnership with a company in India to
What lies beneath
A researcher seeks to determine which indicators are most important in soil.
New approaches needed for weed control
Herbicide resistance is a threat growers need to take seriously.
Weed worries: Herbicide-resistant species are top of mind
Glyphosate-resistance is primary weed concern for wine grape growers in Washington state.
WSU holds workshop May 24 on how to analyze data from drones
Washington State University hosts on May 24 in Prosser, Washington, a workshop on how to
Pest spotters
Scout teams help growers target, dial in their IPM.
Van den Ende and Tisdall: Keep phytophthora out of your orchard
This ‘plant destroyer’ fungus thrives in wet soils.
Net benefits
Orchard netting can help prevent fruit sunburn in addition to protecting against hail damage.
Growing into the future – Video
New Zealand researchers and growers testing limits with 2D, 3D systems.