Good Stuff: September 2022
A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers.
Maycock: Putting the ag in ag tech
Could a collaborative model improve the outcomes for ag tech startups and the growers who need them?
Brown: Precision viticulture takes center stage
Missed the bus? Let the National Grape Research Alliance president fill you in on the highlights of the precision vit demo day.
Dive into bins
1999 findings on codling moth larvae infestation of harvest bins still relevant in 2022.
Garza: Taking Washington ag to new places
WSDA helps growers share their story in export markets.
Willett: The past and future of codling moth control
Looking back on past success can help the industry meet current pest management challenges.
Martinez: Help wanted
Labor recruiter provides perspective on H-2A, responsible recruitment and the ag labor shortage.
How to check for apple bud damage on the tree — Video
Looking for apple bud damage? See how to quickly cut and evaluate apple buds on the tree and identify flower part damage.
Good to Know: Pay attention to paraquat
Following safety concerns in registration review, restricted-use herbicide now has additional requirements for handlers and applicators.
Benedict: Washington invests in soil
The state’s soil health initiative will combine long-term research and incentives to encourage adoption of recommended practices.