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The margins of mechanization
Oregon State University economist assesses the costs and benefits of mechanizing vineyard tasks.
Don’t fight the physiology
Cherry Fruit School session focuses on how cherry systems can more efficiently harness the trees’ natural growing habits for peak performance.
Making orchards less hospitable for SWD
With a prune here and a mow there, Michigan tart cherry growers may be able
Canadian nursery launches tissue culture lab
This week, Upper Canada Growers announced the opening of a new tissue culture laboratory in
Big response for little cherry disease
Pacific Northwest industry aims to tackle little cherry disease.
Canines trained to sniff out diseases
Dog detection teams have shown success in citrus and other fruit, now researchers will study if they can help find little cherry disease.
Mission ahead for Washington researchers
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission celebrating 50 years driving industry innovation.
Thurlby: Another season of hope is upon us
Northwest Cherries President B.J. Thurlby looks ahead at another season of hope, with a solid plan in place.
Good to Know: 2019 Pacific Northwest cherry research funding
More than $930,000 provided for 20 different research projects.
Reducing the risk of listeria: Video
Food safety experts share strategies for monitoring and responding to ‘L. mono.’
USDA proposes Fuji grading changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a change to apple grading standards.
Earlier this week,
Recruiting researchers requires patience
Even with an endowment, finding the right experts is a long process.
Northwest farms sought for heat awareness project
University of Washington and Washington State University researchers are looking for Northwest farms to help
A gift of genetic diversity
University of Idaho turns donated Sandpoint orchard, retreat facility into organic educational center.
On the road to tech
Research commission says new technology roadmap will spur innovation and guide investment.
Rogue economics in the vineyard: Video
Is it a financially viable option to rogue infected vines?
DIY science in the orchard
Extension educator shares tips for managing on-farm experiments.
Arctic Fuji apple receives FDA approval
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc., based in Summerland, British Columbia, announced its newest genetically modified, nonbrowning
Packaging options for Cosmic Crisp
Universal packaging design will ensure consistent branding across the industry.
Michael Mitterer, a young grower from Kastelbell, South Tyrol, Italy
family background / Michael grew up working at his family farm in the Alps in
National Organic Standards Board discusses sanitizer reviews
Of all the synthetic products allowed in organic food production, sanitizers required for food safety
Follow a map to find your soil needs
Mapping soils to fertilize with variable rates has advantages.
Grading on a Cosmic scale
Industry committee sets grade standards for new WSU-bred apple variety slated for commercial release this year.
Picking among the best new cherry roots
New rootstock options could meet the needs of Northwest cherry growers.
Cornell roots for Geneva rootstocks
During IFTA annual meeting, researchers urge local growers to give N.Y.-bred Geneva roots a try before settling for Bud.9.
Deciphering designer rootstocks
More options mean more complex planting decisions.
Mulch-in cherries
Researchers study benefits of applying mulch to mature Oregon cherry orchard.
Crafting rosé with intention
Pink wine creates new market, new approach to fruit quality.
Calling out the codes in the trees
Genetic research explores the underpinning of tree architecture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Appalachian Fruit Research Station.
A window to the roots
WSU scientist using rhizotrons, or root windows, to study the growth of trees underground.
Not your usual graft
New York grower experiments with beaver grafts, shares technique during IFTA tour.
Van den Ende: What are the problems with branches?
While there are many issues facing orchardists today, producing fruit of high quality at a
A better start for nursery trees
Research indicates container-grown nursery trees could be a better option.
Irrigating grapes: water less, water early
WSU viticulturist shares irrigation tips for juice and wine grapes.
A Cosmic collective of ideas and insights
In preparing for first commercial harvest, growers share tips they’ve learned growing WA 38 trees.
Growers try fighting vigor with water
Control over irrigation offers Washington growers more ways to manage vigor.
How to get water right in the orchard
Researcher provides tools and tips for better irrigation management.
Sara Spayd receives highest honor from the American Society for Enology and Viticulture
Sara Spayd, professor emerita of North Carolina State University, Raleigh, has been selected to receive
Project examines rootstock’s role in bitter pit
Using rootstocks to manage bitter pit in Honeycrisp is one piece of a major research project known as Root2Fruit.
Growers, researchers earn IFTA awards
Annual awards from the International Fruit Tree Association recognize industry leaders.
Washington researchers get a look at European innovations
Research commission tour finds some exciting ideas but no major advances on technology tour in Germany and the Netherlands.
Using sensors to test vineyard stress
Measuring vine stress with stem pressure tests is time-consuming, but a new approach using soil tension could provide wine grape growers a wealth of valuable data.
Dustin Tobin, a young grower from Grandview, Washington
family background/Dustin grew up working with his family at Dave Tobin Farms and studied viticulture
Zhou & Melgar: Where do nutrients go when you fertilize trees?
Researchers explore how ripening season affects peach tree nutrient requirements.
Sallato: Calcium deficiencies in fruit
WSU extension specialist explains how plant nutrition affects your orchard, production and fruit quality.
Getting ready for robots
Evolution of the technology and the orchard required for robotic harvest.
Robotic picking machine’s first apple harvest underway: Video
Abundant Robotics debuts robotic harvester in New Zealand apple orchard for first harvest headed to market.
Protecting fruit from cold with spray-on jackets
WSU researchers trying to insulate fruit trees with cellulose nanocrystals.
Canopy camera in your pocket: Video
Smartphone photos, coupled with a computer program that analyzes orchard canopies, could help growers count their crops before harvest.
Management of grapevine trunk diseases varies by region
Wood rot pathogens pose a serious threat to vineyards worldwide, but grapevine trunk diseases are