What makes a ‘cultural’ orchardist?
Researchers examine how growers pick nonchemical pest management tactics.
Good to Know: Help for managing Oriental fruit moth
OFM damage is on the rise in Washington orchards.
Growers facing dilemma over drifting sprays
Worker housing close to orchards may need to be vacated during pesticide applications, for now.
US Apple denounces as “harmful” and “inaccurate” EWG’s so-called annual Dirty Dozen list
The activist Environmental Working Group put out its annual “Dirty Dozen” list, again criticizing the apple industry, which caused US
Protect pollinators while managing diseases
The fungicides needed to control bloom time disease aren’t as harmless to bees as previously thought.
Trent Graybill, a young grower from Zillah, Washington
family background / Trent is a first-generation farmer who started growing cherries alongside his wife, Shelly, and father-in-law, Dwayne Bowman.
New mindset for managing spotted wing depredation
High levels of pest pressure are the new reality for Michigan tart cherry growers.
Put a ghost in your orchard to keep away BMSB
Special nets proving to be deadly for brown marmorated stink bugs.
Lures lead to better moth management
Enhanced lures let you know where you stand with with oriental fruit moth.
Apple maggot quarantine saves $500 million a year
New economic analysis puts a price tag on protecting Washington's maggot-free tree fruit regions.