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Our latest stories about crop management:
Horror movie hornet
After first detecting it late last year, Washington officials mount aggressive response to beehive-destroying Asian giant hornet.
Blossoms get a boost from the blues
Researcher shows blue orchard bees improve fruit set in Washington cherries and pears.
Good to Know: The 1-2-3 rule for renewal pruning
Use the 1-2-3 rule of renewal pruning to keep the fruiting wood of apple and pear trees young and productive.
Prune hard for better blueberries
OSU blueberry specialist urges deep pruning for sustainable quality.
Pruning after cold damage
After severe freezes, timing becomes critical to remove injured limbs.
Beehive-destroying hornet found in Washington
An enormous, invasive hornet that can destroy honeybee hives in “a matter of hours” was
On the way to supplying local organic demand
One New York-based grocery chain invests in organic farming to help its suppliers meet customer demand, but for fruit, it has a long way to go.
Fervent for fruit: 2019 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Enthusiasm drives the work of Washington’s Dain Craver, the 2019 Good Fruit Grower of the Year.
Making the crop load count
Ontario grower Tom Ferri shares his precision super spindle system with the IFTA summer tour.
Pollinizer research reveals patterns
WSU researcher continues work to narrow potential pollinizers and better understand the genetics of a good match.
New home for WSU bees
The purchase of an Othello research facility will provide space for pollinator research program to grow.
U.S. EPA approves bee-delivered fungicide
Bee Vectoring Technology receives approval for first plant protection product applied by bees.
2019 cherry pesticide residue report now available
Annual report from the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission helps inform pest management decisions.
Bee-based biocontrol – Video
New technology that uses bees to deliver biocontrol exactly where it’s needed could help organic blueberry growers fight mummy berry.
Defining organics
Northwest tree fruit industry speaks up when Seattle hosts the National Organic Standards Board.
Organic community honors David Granatstein
Retired sustainable agriculture specialist recognized for 30-year career at WSU.
Try renewal pruning to delay replanting grapevines
Researchers determine ways to extend the life of declining Merlot vines.
Good to Know: 2019 Pacific Northwest cherry research funding
More than $930,000 provided for 20 different research projects.
National Organic Standards Board discusses sanitizer reviews
Of all the synthetic products allowed in organic food production, sanitizers required for food safety
Grants promote pollinator habitat
Program aims to improve habitat for native pollinators and beneficial insects.
New technology explores pollination automation
Israeli tech company working to develop automated pollination.
Researchers look to fungi to help keep honeybees healthy
New research explores two very different fungi that could knock out the varroa mite and boost bees' immunity.
Orchardists testing bee-attractant paste
Yakima, Washington, start-up markets potent lure to boost pollination.
Researcher spins off pollen suspension
WSU researcher licenses pollen suspension while continuing electrostatic research.
Pollination calculation: Every bee counts
Online tool helps growers assess how much pollination they get from wild bees.
SWD resistance a red flag for organic growers
The only organic insecticide for spotted wing drosophila is losing efficacy as the pest gains resistance in berry production region of California.
Organic control options for fire blight
OSU researcher shares tips for organic growers battling fire blight.
Acclaimed honey bee geneticist receives UC Davis Distinguished Emeritus Award
Robert E. Page Jr. (Courtesy University of California, Davis) Internationally acclaimed honey bee
Click pruning techniques for Cosmic Crisp
Researchers travel to orchards across Washington to share tips for pruning WA 38.
Switching to organic in the vineyard
Welch’s grower shares costs and benefits involved with transitioning juice grapes.