Bee-based biocontrol – Video
New technology that uses bees to deliver biocontrol exactly where it’s needed could help organic blueberry growers fight mummy berry.
Hot new varieties for hot climates
Pome fruit breeding partnership between Spain and New Zealand produces new cultivars that will help the industry adapt to climate change.
Crossing paths to sweet success
WSU cherry breeder has plans for improving program.
Sugar stall caused by grapevine red blotch virus
Grapevine red blotch virus, as seen here in a Zinfandel orchard in Northern California, reduces fruit quality by disrupting
Big response for little cherry disease
Pacific Northwest industry aims to tackle little cherry disease.
Canines trained to sniff out diseases
Dog detection teams have shown success in citrus and other fruit, now researchers will study if they can help find little cherry disease.
Good to Know: 2019 Pacific Northwest cherry research funding
More than $930,000 provided for 20 different research projects.
Reducing the risk of listeria: Video
Food safety experts share strategies for monitoring and responding to ‘L. mono.’
Recruiting researchers requires patience
Even with an endowment, finding the right experts is a long process.
Rogue economics in the vineyard: Video
Is it a financially viable option to rogue infected vines?