Colossal Cabernet trial under the California sun
“Mother of all Cabernet trials” takes on changing climate.
Mass traps making fatal attractions
Trials show promise for spotted wing drosophila control with juice-baited traps and mass trapping of Japanese beetles.
No napkins needed with neat peaches
New varieties from the Rutgers University breeding program offer good flavor in a firmer fruit that’s less messy for consumers.
Pruning after cold damage
After severe freezes, timing becomes critical to remove injured limbs.
Canopy double poses no trouble
Vineyard trial shows 50 percent more yield on Scott Henry trellis system compared to VSP.
11 tips to beat grape fungal diseases
Fruit pathologist offers helpful advice for grape growers.
The secrets of sour rot
How to fight it when sour rot turns grapes from sweet to sour.
Coping with cold
Wine grape growers in Southwest Michigan try cane burial to help grapevines survive winter cold snaps.
Peach researchers make cold revelation
Research team finds that using differential thermal analysis offers a life-or-death look at peach buds.
Pausing cold storage for better peaches
Researcher identifies a simple way to improve postharvest peach quality.