WSDA seeks phylloxera sampling volunteers
Following reports in the Walla Walla Valley, agency plans to sample for the pest in major grape growing regions in Eastern Washington this fall.
Spray specialist promotes crop-adapted approach
IFTA tour stop highlights basics of crop-adapted spraying approach and benefits to apple growers.
Big things underway in Ontario
International Fruit Tree Association takes growers across Canadian province for an uplifting view of some industry innovations.
The right tools for the job — Video
Ontario family’s experiments with equipment pay off in the orchards.
Phylloxera detection in Walla Walla means growers wary of soil movement during harvest
Heading into harvest, wine grape growers in Walla Walla, Washington, face a new complication: phylloxera has been found in several area vineyards.
Pear industry ripe for a rescue
What’s the future for pears? It’s complicated and urgent, and the industry is working to tackle the issue.
Prengaman: Good Fruit Grower welcomes Michigan-based writer Matt Milkovich
This month, Good Fruit Grower welcomes a new associate editor, Matt Milkovich, who will expand our coverage of the Eastern
Fatal attraction
New lures for female codling moths could provide the basis of mass trapping pest control program for organic growers.
Revealing risks with RNA
Testing biomarkers in Honeycrisp at harvest can estimate chances of storage disorders and inform marketing decisions.
A shot in the dark
Nighttime applications of ultraviolet light show promise for powdery mildew control.