Trellising and training tips for pears
Oregon pear growers host preharvest field day and share tips for building and managing trellis systems.
Frozen leaves can affect wine flavors
Widespread frost damage hits Washington wine grape growers, raising concerns about how frozen canopy impacts quality.
Pruning after cold damage
After severe freezes, timing becomes critical to remove injured limbs.
Prune hard for better blueberries
OSU blueberry specialist urges deep pruning for sustainable quality.
Packing performance good for first Cosmic Crisp
Cosmic Crisp rolls out with respectable packouts, with mechanical flaws as biggest cullage cause.
Cosmic Crisp soars at launch
After years of research and branding buildup, the first Cosmic Crisps hit the market.
Scharlau: Ensuring clean plant sustainability
National Clean Plant Network vital to success of the grape, hop and tree fruit industries.
Support the tech pipeline — Video
Carnegie Mellon scientist explains why supporting new technology is so important for the agriculture industry.
A robot’s rules for pruning — Video
Robotic harvest remains the Holy Grail of orchard automation, but researchers continue their pursuit of pruning technology.
Systems trial asks: 2D or not 2D? — Video
Cornell systems trial puts the question to robot-ready canopies and the production costs of growing narrow fruiting walls.