Vineyard health check draws a crowd
Hot topics on day 2 of the Washington Winegrowers’ annual meeting: How to determine when a vineyard block has reached the end of its useful life and how best to replant.
USDA provides $1.9 million to Washington for agricultural pest and disease protection
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $1.9 million to Washington state as part of its effort to strengthen the
Buy-in for biopesticides
Great Lakes growers take closer look at biopesticides.
Apple scab study aims for disease-resistant genes
Cornell pathologist studies the genetics of trees and pathogens to help breeders win the genetic arms race.
Rot resistance leads to one less tool
Indar resistance is requiring more emphasis on hort techniques to fight brown rot.
Fighting fungicide failure
WSU research finds resistance emerging to key postharvest fungicides — pathologist says sanitation strategies are needed to protect fruit.
Scharlau: Ensuring clean plant sustainability
National Clean Plant Network vital to success of the grape, hop and tree fruit industries.
Bitter pit suppression is all about timing — Video
Apogee applied at pink stage is a grower’s best bet.
Embracing opportunity at Washington Winegrowers
Wine grape growers prepare for annual convention in March.
Hansen: A lot to look forward to
Eight great reasons to be excited about V&E research.