New thinning strategies
MELISSA HANSEN Dr. Duane Greene at the University of Massachusetts is exploring new thinning strategies that can be used with
Pear psylla pheromone discovered
The newly discovered pear psylla pheromone is being tested in the field to find out how attractive it is to
Grapes for Puget Sound
Left to right, Top: Regent, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Noir Precoce. Bottom: Golubok, Rondo Field trials of cool climate wine grape
Good Stuff
New spraying book Dr. Andrew Landers’ new book Effective Vineyard Spraying is now available for purchase from Cornell University. Landers,
Puget Sound potential
Washington’s Puget Sound is not only picturesque, but it’s near major population centers. SAN JJUAN VINEYARDS Washington’s Puget Sound has
Patterson, an all-round apricot
The late private fruit breeder Fred Anderson, known as father of the modern-day nectarine, is credited with the development of
Cover boy comes to terms with fame
Fruit fan Sam Kirby, now 18, was about three when Peter Marbach photographed him. It’s taken a while, but Sam
Predicting grapevine cold hardiness
Being able to predict the cold hardiness of grapes could help growers know how to respond when severe freezes occur.
Apples for every taste
As well as growing fresh apples, Jack Feil grows cider apples, including Hewes Crab, a variety that originated in Virginia