Farming for aromas
Growers know that viticultural practices influence a whole host of things in the vineyard, such as yield, berry size, disease
Floral and fruity, or bell peppers and beans?
When you sniff a glass of red wine, fruity and floral aromas should come to mind—not green beans and bell
New Zealand bred
Prevar has assigned exclusive rights for a new apple variety bred in New Zealand to a company called T193 Limited.
Concern for small growers
Managers of club apple varieties dismiss the notion that small growers will be locked out of their programs. Dr. Terence
How to best condition pears
Dr. Gene Kupferman has a dream of having every piece of fruit that leaves Washington State be edible and ready
Good Point – Andrew Landers
Left: An adjustable air outlet keeps the spray cloud in the trees. Right: Ultra sonic sensors determine absence, presence, or
Czech variety list
Plzeň, Czech Republic. During the Soviet era, historic buildings were neglected and functional apartments were built. The Czech Republic has
Precision pest control
Former Washington State University scientist Dr. Michio Kise shows the multipurpose autonomous sprayer, under development by Dr. Fran Pierce, to
So many rootstock choices
Prior to the mid-1990s, nearly all sweet cherries in the Pacific Northwest were grown on Mazzard rootstock. However, in recent
Machinery is their specialty
Left: This sprayer has a tank large enough to cover 50 acres, and has a mower. Right: This bin transporter