Drift is a chronic grape problem
An example of phenoxy herbicide drift damage to grapes. Although much progress has been made in reducing vineyard injury from
Europe irked by wine tax break
A tax exemption for Canadian wineries has drawn the ire of the European Union, which has hauled Canada before the
Good Question: And the greatest breakthrough in orchard pest control would be…?
Larry GutMichigan State University, East Lansing "Totally effective mating disruption." Gut and his colleagues have set a goal to develop
Low-cost fence keeps deer out
This inexpensive but effective deer fence was built for about 40 cents per foot and can be lifted up at
Don’t grow small cherries
An oversupply of small cherries last season hurt growers financially. Fifty-six percent of the Pacific Northwest’s fresh sweet cherry crop
Sweet solution stays on the shelf
A pesticide made from sugar esters is being used by beekeepers to control the varroa mite, but is not yet
Codling Moth Has a New Calendar
Fundamental to the effective management of codling moth in Washington State orchards has been the use of a simple predictive
Alternative pest controls
Pest control is not easy for tree fruit growers, who face resistance and regulatory challenges, as well as pressure from
Consistent Quality Key to Profitability
The 2006-2007 crop marketing year is approaching the halfway mark. Prices and demand for Washington apples continue to be strong
Thinning may affect mite control
Rust mites are an alternate prey for predator mites. Orchardists used to tell Dr. Elizabeth Beers that they hadn’t sprayed