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Protect pollinators while managing diseases
The fungicides needed to control bloom time disease aren’t as harmless to bees as previously thought.
Bees may do better being kept in the dark
CA storage could give bees an edge in the fight against the devastating Varroa mite.
USDA awards $63.5m to support clean plant stock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $63.5 million for efforts to prevent the introduction
Trent Graybill, a young grower from Zillah, Washington
family background / Trent is a first-generation farmer who started growing cherries alongside
New mindset for managing spotted wing depredation
High levels of pest pressure are the new reality for Michigan tart cherry growers.
Put a ghost in your orchard to keep away BMSB
Special nets proving to be deadly for brown marmorated stink bugs.
BMSB is still raising a stink
Oregon State entomologist updates Northwest growers on investigations into brown marmorated stink bug.
Lures lead to better moth management
Enhanced lures let you know where you stand with with oriental fruit moth.
A gutsy study of pear psylla
Researchers examine genetic contents of insects’ stomachs to find out what they eat and where they hide during winter.
On the lookout for spotted lanternfly
The Spotted Lanternfly is a new invasive pest of concern for grapes, tree fruit,
Apple maggot quarantine saves $500 million a year
New economic analysis puts a price tag on protecting Washington's maggot-free tree fruit regions.
Washington research commission hires special projects coordinator
Rob Curtiss Rob Curtiss has been hired by the Washington Tree Fruit Research
Hunting for vineyard disease vectors
Buffalo treehopper emerges as a potential carrier of virus that causes red blotch disease.
More good mites wanted this year
Biocontrol and low-pesticide systems appear to be working in controlling mites in vineyards.
The latest buzz on bugs
USDA-ARS laboratory conducts research on insect pests of tree fruits.
On a mission to vanquish viruses in vineyards
Researcher aims to better understand prevalence of viral infections — and to develop quick tests for detecting them.
Resistance rising for powdery mildew
Last year’s weather made was especially challenging in battling disease in Western U.S.
Taking the fight to fire blight
Risk is higher in Washington this season for deadly orchard disease. Here’s what you need to do.
Researchers are rethinking replant
Field trials underway to see if biological alternatives to fumigation can be a practical option for apple growers
Be on the lookout for little cherry – Video
Scouting for symptoms in orchards is key to preventing, controlling little cherry disease.
WSU hires McCord and Northfield for two tree fruit positions
Washington State University has hired two new researchers — a cherry breeder and an entomologist
On the hunt for nematodes
Washington researchers launch big-picture project to figure out how best to protect vineyards against root parasites.
Registration opens for February pesticide handlers course
Workers who need to renew or obtain their pesticide handlers license in Washington state can
Want to get in on organics?
Grower Rick Orozco describes the benefits of regular cultivation with a wonder weeder to
For plants, it’s not easy being clean
Clean Plant Center Northwest director Scott Harper is surrounded by fruit trees at the
DeVaney: Expectations from Olympia
Jon DeVaney The political landscape may change in unknown ways in the Washington state capital
Watch the 2017 Hort Show video summaries
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GLExpo Day 3 wrap: using plant growth regulators for flowering, fruit set, and other aspects of physiology
Things were a little quieter on the final day of the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable
Strong market for Michigan sweet cherries: GLExpo Day 2 wrap
There was good news and bad news for cherry growers at the second day of
GLExpo Day 1 wrap: pests, pollinators and soil microbes
For tree fruit growers, the first day of the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm
An Oregon trailblazer: 2017 Grower of the year
Curiosity, sharing and innovation drive Mike Omeg, a fifth-generation cherry grower.
A grower with industry influence: 2017 Grower of the year
Grower of the Year Mike Omeg has an impressive list of industry contributions and accomplishments.
Grape prices, fungicide resistance likely heading up
The acreage of juice grapes in Washington continues to decline, but the price is likely to go up next year, said Trent Ball at the Washington State Grape Society annual meeting on Friday. Challenging growing seasons in Argentina, Spain, and California mean global supplies are down.
Oregon State looking for cherry growers to develop pest plan
Oregon State University is looking for sweet cherry growers in the Northwest to help develop a long-term Integrated Pest Management plan.
Riesling for those rainy days
Growers in the Finger Lakes figure out how to grow European grapes in challenging conditions.
Seeing red in the vineyard
Both biotic and abiotic causes can turn grape leaves red. Here’s what you should look for.
Scouting strategies
Your vineyard scouts probably aren’t sampling nearly as randomly as you think they are.
Organic apple production remains complicated in the Northeastern U.S.
Organic apple production remains complicated in the Northeastern U.S., but one grower has figured out how to make a profit on processing apples.
European Cherry Fruit Fly found in NY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture officials have confirmed that European Cherry Fruit Fly is now present in Niagara County, New York. The invasive pest was first detected in North America in Ontario, Canada, in 2015.
Mid-Columbia CORE pesticide training set
Mid-Columbia CORE pesticide training is scheduled for Dec. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will be held in the Columbia Gorge Community College Lecture Hall, Building 2 in The Dalles.
The global fire blight fight
Belgian researchers at pcfruit are examining biocontrols and detection methods for fire blight.
Disease-seeking drone research
Belgian scientists research using drones, multispectral sensors to detect fire blight in pear orchards.
Growers in pursuit of precision agriculture
Researchers and growers in New York aim to push high-density orchards to peak performance.
WSDA seeking participants for vineyard study
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is looking for participants for their vineyard survey.
Sustainable and less sticky solutions for pear psylla
New pear IPM project looks at potential for biocontrols and pest repellents.
Apple maggot quarantine may include potted trees
State officials in Washington are considering adding certain potted plants to the list of commodities
Researchers put virus theory to trial in G.935 decline
Pathogen probe
Allan Bros. paces innovation
Longtime Washington fruit company leads the way with development of new technologies, including collaboration on vacuum picker.
Cherry pesticide residue survey results available
The results of the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission’s seventh annual cherry pesticide residue survey are now available.