Small trees, big cherries?
Limited release of MSU’s dwarfing rootstocks gives growers a chance to experiment.
Promoting native plants in vineyards
Will they prove worth the trouble for growers?
Waste not wanted
Postharvest tools, better communication can help fine-tune storage practices and improve packouts.
Should you spend now to save later?
As labor costs rise, investing in vineyard mechanization will become increasingly cost-effective.
Growers facing dilemma over drifting sprays
Worker housing close to orchards may need to be vacated during pesticide applications, for now.
Working day to data in the orchard
Growers say keep it simple with data tools used to track workers.
Beating the labor blues
Optical sorters are cutting labor costs for blueberry packing.
Weed eaters
Herbicide resistance pushes California grape growers to try bringing back weed control strategies such as sheep and cultivation.
New approaches needed for weed control
Herbicide resistance is a threat growers need to take seriously.
Weed worries: Herbicide-resistant species are top of mind
Glyphosate-resistance is primary weed concern for wine grape growers in Washington state.