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New technology explores pollination automation
Israeli tech company working to develop automated pollination.
Researchers look to fungi to help keep honeybees healthy
New research explores two very different fungi that could knock out the varroa mite and boost bees' immunity.
Orchardists testing bee-attractant paste
Yakima, Washington, start-up markets potent lure to boost pollination.
WSU wine research seminar on April 17 to focus on smoke exposure
The impact of smoke taint from wildfires is the focus of the Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVEx) research seminar on April 17 in Richland, Washington.
Researcher spins off pollen suspension
WSU researcher licenses pollen suspension while continuing electrostatic research.
Pollination calculation: Every bee counts
Online tool helps growers assess how much pollination they get from wild bees.
Auvil: WA 38 management tips
Tom Auvil on some things to consider as the Cosmic Crisp brand approaches its first commercial harvest.
Moth myth explained
Traps say oriental fruit moth isn’t there, but better lure placement proves otherwise in Michigan peach orchards.
Boring into study of beetles and rapid apple decline
Link between black stem borer and collapse of young dwarf apple trees draws scrutiny from researcher.
Raising a stink for BMSB research
Raising colonies of brown marmorated stink bugs helps researchers identify more IPM-friendly tools for management.
Native natural enemies
Researchers looking at native cousins of the Asian parasitoid wasp that targets brown marmorated stink bug.
SWD resistance a red flag for organic growers
The only organic insecticide for spotted wing drosophila is losing efficacy as the pest gains resistance in berry production region of California.
Hyperparasites: enemies of enemies of enemies
Hyperparasitic behavior among the findings of OSU trechnites study.
Genetic control for spotted wing drosophila
University of California, San Diego researchers exploring ways to use genetics to control spotted wing drosophila.
Cornell offers in-depth fruit school March 26 and 27
Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is offering a two-day, in-depth fruit school:
USDA announces funds to fight spotted lanternfly
The fight against spotted lanternfly in Pennsylvania got a $6.5 million boost this week with
Spotted lanternfly a new grape threat
Swarms of feeding spotted lanternfly can kill a vineyard. Will the Pennsylvania quarantine be able to keep them from spreading?
New pesticide application method a shot in the bark
MSU researcher compares trunk injection to spray application for pear psylla control.
Looking for the sweet spot in powdery mildew resistance
Researcher looks for genetic factors that make sweet cherries less susceptible to the fungal pathogen.
A look at the ins and outs of netting
WSU grad student studies the effect of orchard netting on bugs, both good and bad.
Reflective mulch proves repellent
WSU researcher finds reflective mulch keeps pear psylla out in early season.
Unravelling the mysteries of the grapevine leaffolder
New wine grape pest in one Washington region turns out to be cousin of common California leaffolder.
Breeding bugs to fly and die: Video
Researchers, technology company explore sterile codling moth releases in U.S. apple orchards.
Final IFTA tour stop: Grow to replace
Scott VanDeWalle of VanDeWalle Fruit Farm in Alton, New York, has spent his 36 years
IFTA Heuser lecturer: Start with the problem
Agriculture’s ability to collect data is greater than its ability to model and interpret data,
Cornell receives $68.9 million for new grape research lab
The federal Grape Genetic Research Unit at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York, has received
DuPont: Moving toward bio-based IPM in pears
Pear psylla in 2016 to 2017 was “the worst in a decade,” Bob Gix, horticulturist
Bitter rot spotting in Northeast and Midwest
North Carolina researcher gives Northeast, Midwest growers a head start on fighting apple disease.
New Innovator grant targets pesticide residue
Fighting pests by spraying ozonated water and steaming them with hot, highly refined oil vapors:
San Jose scale scuffle in Michigan
Michigan cherry growers take on San Jose scale.
IFTA bestows awards
Paul Wafler of Wafler Farms was named the Outstanding Grower for 2019 by the International
Managing fire blight for the conventional grower
A collection of the most-repeated tips for fire blight management.
Midwest faces strep-resistant fire blight
After a tough 2018, Michigan hopes to control fire blight this season.
Stopping shoot blight
Researchers investigate new ways to protect trees without sacrificing growth.
Organic control options for fire blight
OSU researcher shares tips for organic growers battling fire blight.
Stephen Garczynski, 1960-2019
Stephen Garczynski, research geneticist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Wapato, Washington, died Feb.
Viral link examined in rapid apple decline
Researchers have uncovered a new virus associated with the mysterious, rapid collapse of young dwarf apple trees, but discovering if it’s the culprit will require more research.
Little cherry disease creates a big problem
Little cherry disease may be approaching epidemic levels.
Phytoplasmas found in stone fruit
Washington cherry growers, by now, know the dangers of phytoplasmas that cause little cherry disease
Spray researchers aim to catch their drift: Video
New drift assessment survey underway to improve models that predict pesticide drift risk and potentially preclude unnecessarily restrictive labels.
Steering the research on spray drift
UW researcher takes the wheel for drift data collection.
Blueberry workshops offered in New York, March 5 and 14
The New York State Berry Growers Association (NYSBGA) has partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension to
Digging into soil bacteria and chlorosis
WSU researcher searches for ways to use the connection between soil microbiology and Concord vine health.
Winegrowers Day 2
Labor remains the biggest cost for wine grape growers in Washington, and for many, it
Weather-related updates and cancellations
Good Fruit Grower will post the latest updates we receive for weather-related cancellations and rescheduled
Wine research grant to fund sustainability study
$300,000 wine grape study aims to better understand consumer interest in sustainability.
Extra cuticle cuts water demand in the vineyard
Researcher targeting spotted wing drosophila finds coating good for water-saving application.
Nonpesticidal controls for SWD
OSU researcher shares two new products showing promise in fighting spotted wing drosophila.
The small print has a big impact in new Farm Bill
Unexpected language change in Farm Bill adds protections for intellectual property of new varieties.
Register now for WSU/OSU Cherry Fruit School, March 12-13
Sweet cherry growers can learn about the latest research and technology at the upcoming Cherry