Merlot up again after the ‘Sideways Effect’
Merlot back on the rise, 15 years after movie slam.
A better start for nursery trees
Research indicates container-grown nursery trees could be a better option.
How to get water right in the orchard
Researcher provides tools and tips for better irrigation management.
Moth myth explained
Traps say oriental fruit moth isn’t there, but better lure placement proves otherwise in Michigan peach orchards.
Boring into study of beetles and rapid apple decline
Link between black stem borer and collapse of young dwarf apple trees draws scrutiny from researcher.
New pesticide application method a shot in the bark
MSU researcher compares trunk injection to spray application for pear psylla control.
Bitter rot spotting in Northeast and Midwest
North Carolina researcher gives Northeast, Midwest growers a head start on fighting apple disease.
San Jose scale scuffle in Michigan
Michigan cherry growers take on San Jose scale.
Midwest faces strep-resistant fire blight
After a tough 2018, Michigan hopes to control fire blight this season.
Multileader systems: Growing vs. grafting
With multileader trees harder to find, more growers are turning to bench grafting for high-density plantings.