Pests on packed fruit
Agricultural Research Service scientists in Yakima, Washington, are testing food-grade surfactants as a new method of ridding packed sweet cherries
Lessons in research from Australia
It's no coincidence that Australia's wine production and exports have skyrocketed in the last ten years. The accomplishment is a
Choose grape varieties for region
Grape Growers of Ontario CEO Debbie Zimmerman believes the severe winter cold that's caused short crops in recent years is
Another tool to manage codling moth: ULV ground pheromone sprays
Technician Duane Larson uses an ATV to apply an ultra-low volume spray. Photo courtesy of Dr. Alan Knight
Asian lady beetle taints wine
The multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) is a voracious predator, feeding on aphids as well as other pests. According
Keeping sprays on target
Wooden donuts attached to airblast sprayers are being used to reduce air in-take in field trials as Oregon State
Wine industry works to build research funding
There are plenty of shortcomings when examining research and development for the nation's wine and grape industry-funding cutbacks, a disconnect
Orchard platforms gain in popularity
Gilbert Orchards in Yakima, Washington, in their first full season with orchard platforms, will use them for pruning, thinning,
Ontario vineyards fight cold with technology
Wind machines are one option growers in the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada, are pursuing as they seek to protect
What type of new technology do you need most?
The national Tree Fruit Technology Road Map underlined the need to produce higher quality fruit at lower cost, if the