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Pearest of them all
Seven pear varieties tie for favorite in consumer trial.
A degree direction
With a new department and chair, WSU will soon offer a V&E degree strengthened by industry connections.
Uncovering ground truths
Michigan conference shows how healthy soils make better vineyards.
Robots highlight Interpoma conference and trade show in Bolzano
The tour-goers with International Fruit Tree Association ended their Italian tour with two days at the big event, Interpoma, the only international trade show dedicated solely to apples, held every two years in the Alpine city of Bolzano, South Tyrol. South Tyrol is the largest apple producing region of Italy and one of the most advanced in Europe.
Grape Society holds annual meeting to share research findings and crop updates, recognize industry members
Gary Schrimsher was honored with the Lloyd H. Porter Grower of the Year award by
IFTA Italy continues with Ferrara orchard tours and Venice
The International Fruit Tree Association’s tour of Italy — IFTAly, if you will — continued Nov. 14 in the Ferrara region with tours of high-density fruit blocks and a breeding company visit, followed by some sightseeing in Venice on Nov. 15.
Virtual soil health conference to be held in February
Want to learn more about soil health and the Washington Soil Health Initiative? Growers and
The carbon’s in the details
A pilot project for California grape growers gets into the weeds on regenerative agriculture.
Still rooting for data
Eastern Washington vineyard rootstock trial enters Year 2.
IFTA kicks off tour of Italy in Bologna
A tour of research trials at the world’s oldest university Nov. 13 and a visit to a massive agricultural equipment trade show Nov. 12 kicked off the International Fruit Tree Association’s tour of Northern Italy.
Sour rot research
Cornell combating outbreaks in New York vineyards.
WSU’s 2023 North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days announced
2023 North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days are scheduled Jan. 17 to 19 in Wenatchee, Jan. 21 in Chelan and Feb. 7 in Omak
2022 apple residue report released
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission announced the publication of the 2022 pesticide residue study
Family farm driven to diversify
The Karstetter family expanded into row crops to help the third-generation growers build capital and keep the orchards in the family.
A shift in the process for processing orchards
High-density processing blocks just might be worth the cost.
Good to Know: Research works
An overview of this year’s research projects and upcoming research reviews.
Rep. Newhouse, joined by industry members, urges Senate to vote on Farm Workforce Modernization Act before end of legislative session
In a Yakima press conference, Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse urged his Senate colleagues to take action on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act before this legislative session ends at the end of the year.
Pear IPM intensive workshop Dec. 14 in Wenatchee
Washington State University Extension and the pear IPM team announced an intensive workshop to be
Technology Research Review Dec. 1 in Wenatchee
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites everyone interested to attend this year’s Technology Research
Reaching the next level on Red Mountain
Red Mountain AVA’s founding family business continues into the third generation.
West-central Michigan research station displays tree fruit projects underway
The West Michigan Research Station has been operating for more than a year, and its research projects are starting to bear fruit.
Hansen: Mealybug mating disruption
Specialty crop grant will help develop sustainable mealybug control in Washington vineyards.
Survey seeks input on mating disruption use in specialty crops
Oregon State University’s Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center staff is distributing a survey about integrated pest management mating disruption use in specialty crops.
Codling moth study covers many questions, many miles
WSU codling moth research is large in topic and geography.
Custom vineyard management row by row
New approach helps one Washington vineyard company start to micromanage its grapes for small winery clients.
The good, the bad and the maybe for Minnesota cider apples
University of Minnesota study looks near and far for cider apples that thrive in the region’s cold climate.
Good to Know: Progress for the Orchard of the Future
International collaboration around orchard technology begins trials.
The shade sweet spot
Growers and researcher look to find the balance between sunburn protection and color development by pulling back shade nets before harvest.
NCAE Ag Labor Forum slated for Vegas
The National Council of Agricultural Employers will hold its ninth annual Ag Labor Forum Nov. 30–Dec. 2 in Las Vegas.
Popular cherry system falling from favor
Growers in Columbia Gorge transition away from KGB for some varieties.