Self-rooted trees cut costs
This is not a story out of a horticultural book of fables. It is a story to ruffle your imagination.
Blossom thin peaches
Katy Lesser Clowney, while working at the Adams County extension office, found the Darwin at a show in Europe and
Organic proves productive
Peter Hall explains how the Exosex mating disruption system works. Pheromone lures and pheromone-impregnated powder are placed in dispensers on
Instant vineyard
These "super big" vines were planted in an Oregon vineyard earlier this year. Neil Hauff Imagine the labor savings if
Spray equipment still evolving
The Raven spray controller has brought major improvements to orchard spraying. Courtesy Blueline Equipment A major breakthrough in orchard spray
Mixed experiences with platforms
Pasco grower Denny Hayden said a platform works well in high-density systems but he’s not ready to throw out his
Mildew resistance quest continues
Next year, Nnadozie Oraguzie will begin field testing a new generation of mildew-resistant sweet cherry selections as he works to
Precise IPM requires good data
This Washington State University weather station in Tonasket is part of the AgWeatherNet service, providing growers with detailed environmental data.
Ready for mechanization
Qin Zhang explains during a WSU field day how he is working to improve the mechanical cherry harvester developed by
Krymsk rootstocks show advantages
Lynn Long (left) and grower Dave Meyer discuss pruning strategies in a block of fifth-leaf Chelan trees on the Krymsk