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Okanagan Specialty Fruits field day focuses on genetics, ag tech
The Canadian creator of Arctic apples, bioengineered to not turn brown, envisions using the same genetic manipulation to boost efficiencies and grower profits in the orchards of the future.
Automated adjustment for robotic apple harvester
As robotic-harvester startup shuts down, a major investor agrees to continue the project.
Tyler Price named new chair of Washington Apple Education Foundation board
Tyler Price, a fourth-generation tree fruit grower and the CEO of Price Cold Storage and Packing Co. in Yakima, Washington, was elected chair of the Washington Apple Education Foundation’s board of directors...
Soil compaction in action
Imaging technology sheds light on the importance of earthworms in vineyard soils.
Clean Plant Center Northwest searching for new director
Washington State University is searching for a new director of Clean Plant Center Northwest...
Research targets root boosts from beneficial fungi
USDA research designed to tease out the potential of beneficial fungi in apples uncovers even more complexity.
Cold damage by degrees on Northeast apple trees
Cold snaps hitting rootstock shanks might be cause of tree decline.
International experts head to Washington for tree fruit conferences this year
This spring and summer, horticultural scientists from around the world will be traveling to Washington for conferences centered on postharvest physiology, cherries and fire blight...
Studies dig into New York soil health
Cornell research explores complexities of New York soil.
Seasonal cherry inspectors needed in Central Washington
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Fruit and Vegetable Program is currently hiring seasonal cherry inspectors for the 2025 season...
More evidence for less fertilizer
Washington State University extension specialist suggests dialing back fertilizer in orchards.
The network effect on areawide pest management
Growers turn to other growers when it comes to adopting new practices, something researchers are trying to harness to improve management of leafroll and red blotch diseases.
New York’s horticulture heroes
Western New York growers optimize yields, quality and color.
Murphy: Measuring risk mitigation
Research in apple orchards shows significant microbial die-off occurs in 10 to 18 hours, confirming that cooling water can be applied the day before harvest.
Get wise about your water
Preharvest water risk assessment regulations take effect for large farms this month and for smaller farms next April.
Hansen: Sustainability in action
Australian eco-vineyardist will keynote Washington wine research seminar.
Witherbee resumes role as executive director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation
The Washington Apple Education Foundation recently welcomed back Jennifer Witherbee as the organization’s executive director...
A smaller and healthier Washington wine industry — Video
As the Washington wine industry contracts, it also finds areas of opportunity.
Controlling crop load with nothing but nets?
How nets can manage organic crop loads.
The power of preaching pruning
A panel of growers at Canadian hort show shares tips for training workers to tailor pruning approaches.
Washington Apple Commission resumes full funding of its USApple dues
The Washington Apple Commission voted to rescind the cap it placed on funding provided to the U.S. Apple Association in 2022 and resume funding the advocacy organization at the same per-bushel rate as the rest of the industry...
Citing funding shortfall, advanced.farm shuts down work on apple harvester
Due to a lack of funding, advanced.farm, developers of an automated apple harvester that was close to commercialization, closed its doors last week and scuttled plans for a 2025 harvest season in Washington...
A chill-safe vineyard
Figgins Winery of Walla Walla shares cold mitigation practices and tips for replanting on rootstocks.
Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers director fired, admits theft
Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers has fired longtime executive director Mike Doke for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars over multiple years...
Seeking alternatives for chemical thinners
New thinners step in to replace scrutinized carbaryl.
The thinking on cider apple thinning
Managing crop load for hard and sweet cider.
California farmer tells cautionary tale for Washington ag — Video
Cherry Institute speaker warns Washington to not follow California on policies.
Spotted lanternfly strategies for vineyards
Researchers have bad news and good news for spotted lanternfly management.
Blueberry council considers assessment increase
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is considering asking its members for an assessment increase to boost consumer demand...
Fighting fruit pests from the air
Spray drones show promise controlling pests in grapes and tree fruit.