Renewed push for precision
Cornell research and extension urging growers to make precision crop load management a priority, including blossom thinning.
It’s a matter of timing for codling moths
Entomologist reminds growers to use all the tools on time.
San Jose scale befuddled by pheromones
Mating disruption shows promise for San Jose scale.
A bear of a problem for fruit growers — Video
Big pests a growing concern for orchards across the country.
Adrian Arts, a young grower from Summerland, British Columbia
Adrian began farming about five years ago, after obtaining degrees in water resource science and geology. He returned home to Summerland and is now leasing and managing several smaller orchards. He is the son of Shirley Hansen and Adrian Arts.
Growers facing a time of tough decisions
Three growers share ideas for the pains caused by industry overreach.
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.
WSU schedules Spanish-language soil health workshop in Prosser
03/13/2020WSU's Spanish-language soil health workshop has been postponed, due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. A new date for the
Fighting fungicide failure
WSU research finds resistance emerging to key postharvest fungicides — pathologist says sanitation strategies are needed to protect fruit.
Matt Murphy, a young grower from Geneva, New York
Matt is a first-generation tree fruit grower and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in viticulture, enology and plant sciences. He’s a farm manager at Red Jacket Orchards and is the son of Tina and Marty Murphy.