Improving irrigation improves pear profits — Video
A precision approach can help pear growers protect packouts.
International innovation
New collaboration brings together researchers, tech companies and growers in Washington, California and the Netherlands to advance smart orchard technologies.
Sensor overload
Pilot project installs dozens of sensors in an apple orchard to learn how the different technologies can best inform better management.
Aid available for cherry growers removing little cherry disease-infected blocks
Washington cherry growers can now turn to federal aid to help with the cost of removing entire cherry blocks to
Washington apple growers expect another 134 million box crop
Washington apple growers expect to harvest 134 million boxes in 2020, according to the crop forecast released by the Washington
Upgrade your airblast sprayer — Video
Lidar system scans canopy volume and calibrates sprayer in real time to reduce overapplication and drift.
Hold on to your Anjous
On the controversial topic of self-regulation, the Northwest pear industry approved stricter quality standards for early season Anjou shipments, but do they go far enough?
Fruit industry questions eligibility for USDA direct payment program
Few tree fruit growers able to access benefits as program began.
Washington shippers making Farmers to Families food boxes
USDA coronavirus response program offers contracts so distributors can supply nonprofits, benefiting both growers and families in need.
Training video will help scouts spot little cherry disease
Just like in the coronavirus pandemic facing our communities, one of the challenges with the little cherry disease epidemic in