Pollen tube growth model makes thinning more precise
Blossom-time apple thinning model explored for eastern growers.
Protecting your high-value crop
Orchard netting may be cost effective for high-value varieties like Honeycrisp.
Save money by applying pesticides where it’s needed
Perimeter sprays: Growers can save money applying pesticides only where they’re most needed.
Bird vs. bird
Raptors seem to instill panic and lasting fear in nuisance birds.
Scare tactics: Bird management
Birds know when fruit is ripe, and it’s hard to convince them to stay away.
Stinkbug monitoring tools are a high priority
Researchers aren’t yet recommending that growers trap for stinkbug.
Wenatchee’s Cascade Analytical offers cleaning & sanitation workshop March 4-5
Cascade Analytical is offering a two-day workshop March 4-5 for fresh produce packers & fresh-cut processors to provide information on
Packing capacity grows in Michigan
Michigan apple packers are in an expansion mode.
Taking the guesswork out of yield estimating
Trellis tension technology could improve accuracy of crop estimating in grapes.
Techniques and benefits of a fruit wall
Lower costs and better vigor control make them attractive for high-density plantings.