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Navigating the new Washington wine landscape — Video
Washington wine industry looks at positioning itself for success in an era of shifting consumer demands.
Patrick and Haley Colbert, young growers from Tonasket, Washington
Spouses Haley and Patrick are both third-generation apple and pear growers who each graduated from Washington State University: Haley with a degree in accounting and Patrick with a degree in agricultural technology management. Haley’s parents are Belinda and Gary Grillo and Patrick’s are Rhonda and Raymond Colbert.
Orchard pests also pose problems in the lab
Fickle pests vex entomologists studying how to kill them.
Pushback on cherry powdery mildew
After a dry-season respite in recent years, powdery mildew pressure is back in Northwest cherry orchards.
Worrying wounds on Northeast apple trees
Northeast growers grapple with mysterious tree damage on exposed rootstocks.
Management of mites and menaces in the vineyard
Picking off pesky vineyard pests one by one.
Good to Know: Sanitizing beyond the surface
New research evaluates sanitizing strategies for harvest bins and picking bags.
Mapping innovation for the Washington tree fruit industry
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission updates its Technology Roadmap.
Entomologists study enemies of your enemy
Parasitoids pursue spotted wing drosophila to North America.
Evidence for inaction with psylla control
New thresholds for pest and predator monitoring can give growers more data for IPM decisions.
Integrating IPM in pear orchards — Video
Pear growers share experiences switching to softer psylla control.
Hansen: Mealybug focus for Washington vineyards
Sustainable management of grape mealybug a top priority for Washington wine industry.
Producing and emitting befuddling pheromones
Companies begin process of commercializing grape mealybug pheromone.
Good Stuff, March 1, 2024
A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers.
Tynan: Adverse effects of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate
How congressional inaction on H-2A wages puts growers out of business.
Canker menace makes a comeback
Northwest cherry growers fight against oozing outbreaks and signs of antibiotic resistance.
Kyler Riggleman, a young grower from White Salmon, Washington
Kyler, a fourth-generation farmer in the White Salmon Valley, graduated from Washington State University with a fruit and vegetable management degree. He’s married to Payton and is the son of Dena and John Riggleman.
Mixed messages for organic apple industry
Organic demand curves give Washington apple marketers pause.
Season-long sprays support organic storage success
Researchers offer best practices for ensuring long-term health when storing organic apples.
Swipe right for easier pathogen detection in the vineyard
Powdery mildew project strengthens framework for fungicide resistance testing.
Emotional intelligence in the workplace
Washington’s Spanish-speaking agricultural community gathered to share wisdom and information.
Science puts a spotlight on leafhopper species
One leafhopper species appears responsible for most of Washington’s X disease transmission. Scientists are studying it from every aspect to offer growers more sustainable control strategies.
It pays to prevent further X disease infections
A new economic analysis shows the value of removing trees infected with X disease.
Improved virus detection for imported planting stock
New technology could move new varieties through quarantine much quicker.
Unpredictable weather complicates orchard disease control
Michigan State University research helps growers adapt as mild weather turns wild more often.
Mind your sprayer maintenance —Video
Even smart technology and computer vision requires sound gauges, nozzles and fans on sprayers.
Good Stuff, February 15, 2024
A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers.
Cherry King, motivation and marketing punctuate Cherry Institute
The Northwest Cherry Growers gathered in January for the 81st annual Cherry Institute featuring the crowning of the Cherry King and an inspirational keynote speaker with a tale of overcoming adversity...
Okanogan Valley farms growing in the land of perseverance
Growers in Washington’s Okanogan Valley find creative ways to thrive on small parcels.
Small grower cooperative makes a change for the bigger
Okanogan marketing cooperative expands with mid-.
Topworking trees brings down modernization costs
Brothers graft to modernize without debt.
Orchard change without chainsaws
Michigan growers get a look at side grafting.
Jon Puglisi, a young grower from Horsham, Pennsylvania
Jon grew up in a suburb outside of Philadelphia and is pursuing his doctorate in plant pathology at WSU. He’s the son of Christine and Gregory Puglisi.
Apple industry discusses collective marketing
A new industry conversation considers declining consumption and what collective apple marketing could look like in the modern era.
DIY vineyard rootstock trials
Experts encourage wine grape growers to seek their own rootstock answers.
Apple industry feeling the squeeze from economic pressures
With prices down and costs up, apple industry looks at strategies for weathering the downturn.
Hansen: Smoke science research advances
Website will provide latest smoke resources to the wine industry.
USApple announces 2024 NextGen Apple Fellowship Class
The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship...
Frei: Shaping the future of the Washington wine industry
New director looking toward innovation and collaboration to shape the next era of the Washington wine industry.
Good Stuff, February 1, 2024
A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers.
Discolor diagnostics for storage disorders
Cornell studies storage disorders in MAIA-1 apple.
Apple industry investigating benefits of dynamic storage technology
Grant will support research into best practices for dynamic controlled atmosphere storage.
Luis Gaitan, a young grower from Royal City, Washington
family background/Luis is a second-generation farmer who is studying horticulture at Wenatchee Valley College while working at Washington Fruit and Produce. He is the son of Angelica Barajas Birrueta and Manuel Gaitan.
Innovations and renovations for Indiana’s Oliver Winery
A willingness to experiment with cultivars in their climate helped a pioneering Indiana winery grow, but now it’s narrowing the field to the most successful selections.
Checking out cherries in storage
Successful storage of Washington cherries needs more study. Washington State University’s Carolina Torres is leading the way.
Berries on hold with high-tech, low-pressure storage
Low-pressure storage chambers extend blueberry storage six weeks for Washington farm.
Planar peaches ripe for robotic picking
California farm readies for robots with vertical trellis system.
New optical sorter has cherry research lining up with the industry
Washington State University cherry breeding team ready for data from new sorting line.
Elusive solutions for storage disorders
Nova Scotia studies ethylene inhibitors in Honeycrisp and Ambrosia.
Seeking relief from ag overtime rules
Washington tree fruit industry tries again for seasonal overtime exemption.