Orchards facing an unwanted legacy
Washington environmental authorities look for ways to screen historic orchard properties for lead and arsenic of yesteryear.
Grapes without glyphosate
Moving toward IPM for weed control requires diversifying herbicides.
Dicamba drift decision: $265 million
Jury finds in favor of Missouri peach farmer.
Codling moth comeback
Growers try variety of methods to check a possible codling moth resurgence.
It’s a matter of timing for codling moths
Entomologist reminds growers to use all the tools on time.
Chlorpyrifos ban proposed in Washington state
Washington state senators introduce bill to prohibit most uses of Lorsban.
Growers tracking chemical controversies measure for measure
Concerns rising on whether public opinion undermines science on chemical registration process.
Pesticide residue report for apple now available
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission conducts annual studies of most common insecticides and fungicides used in apple and cherry.
Spray, without the sprayer
Taking air out of the equation reduces drift, optimizes coverage and efficiency.
Spray specialist promotes crop-adapted approach
IFTA tour stop highlights basics of crop-adapted spraying approach and benefits to apple growers.