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Smart Orchard 2.0
Progress underway in second season of sensor-packed apple blocks to understand how the emerging tech can benefit orchards.
DeVaney: A new year ahead
After these unprecedented years, the tree fruit industry should take the opportunity to reflect on our successes so far and the opportunities ahead of us.
Probing a problem
New task force hopes to drive renewed research and extension attention to codling moth control.
Washington specialty crop farms eligible for new program with free consulting, deadline Dec. 15
Through Dec. 15, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new
Learning from the ground up: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
A relentless search for innovative ideas and industry contributions make Mike Robinson the 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year.
Virtual spotlight on Washington agriculture
A video tour for scientists showcases Washington orchardists who are blazing new trails in fruit production.
Computerized carts — Video
Two robotic worker-assist cart manufacturers attract venture capital funding, seek niches in specialty crop production.
“It all has to go together”: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Grower of the Year Mike Robinson says horticulture requires big thinking.
The next frontier: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Robinson advocates for boosting soil health research for tree fruit.
AEWR likely to rise again
If federal authorities follow the recent Farm Labor Survey, Adverse Effect Wage Rates will go
Study looks for smoke signals in wine
The science of smoke impacts on wine grapes is “snowballing” as new technology is tested in research vineyards and labs.
Vineyards seeking a sustainable system
Founding Willamette Valley winery takes a wide view of environmental responsibility.
Low-water tips for vineyards
California grape growers share suggestions for managing water scarcity.
Wisconsin teen growing a fruitful future
Teen's unusual passion for grafting and growing opens doors to the tree fruit industry.
Sustaining history for California vineyards
California wine industry has years of sustainable certification.
SweeTango seeking grassroots boost
SweeTango growers partnering with direct marketers.
Changes taking root in Washington vineyards
The initial phylloxera panic replaced by rootstock trials and replanting plans.
New roots, new systems
At Les Collines Vineyard, a new manager mixes innovations into renovations.
Rootstocks take Washington viticulture to the next level
Walla Walla wine region co-founder Norm McKibben looks at replanting as an opportunity to advance the industry.
Don’t cut your options with Cosmic Crisp
Growers learning the importance of balance between cropping and renewal pruning on maturing WA 38 trees.
Blueberry industry votes to continue collective research and promotion program
U.S. producers and importers of blueberries overwhelmingly voted to continue a national collective research and
Technology Research Review scheduled online Dec. 2
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites everyone interested to attend this year’s Technology Research
Good to Know: Dialing in disease control
Best practices for fungicide stewardship.
Hansen: Shining the light on collaboration
Research collaboration is helping to bring global awareness to Washington wines.
Clip-on clipping — Video
Pennsylvania grower invents hand-freeing stem clipper.
2021 apple and cherry pesticide residue reports available
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission announced the publication of the 2021 pesticide residue studies
Washington ag officials ask for public’s help after unconfirmed report of spotted lanternfly in Omak area
The good news is that the colorful, distinctive spotted lanternfly is easy to identify. The
WSU hires Frank Zhao as plant pathology endowed chair
Frank Zhao Washington State University has hired a bacterial plant pathologist to fill an empty
Kansas comeback
Growers making modern apple orchards work.
Mounding in Michigan
Growers find that gathering soil around trees increases vigor.