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AgWeatherNet to offer frost forecasts for the Washington tree fruit industry
Observed low temperatures from AgWeatherNet stations, such as these seen on March 11, will be
Solid set system offers airblast alternative
After nearly a decade of research, solid set canopy delivery system ready for commercialization, but questions remain about costs and potential demand.
Tech collaboration to build robot building blocks
Western Growers launches initiative to accelerate development of viable automated harvest technologies for specialty crops, from apples to strawberries.
Marssonina: Is this a new pathogen?
Marssonina blotch an emerging problem in the Eastern U.S.
Northwest Farm Credit Services donates $2 million to support WSU ag research and students
A recent $2 million donation by Northwest Farm Credit Services will benefit students, bees, wine
Fungicide resistance is noticed
Researchers ask cherry growers to temporarily avoid two cherry powdery mildew fungicide groups.
Elusive vectors for grapevine red blotch
Insects capable of spreading red blotch virus remain a worry in Oregon vineyards, but with improved water management strategies, some growers may learn to live with the pathogen.
Listen and learn
Tree fruit education, ag tech insight and thoughtful conversations with other farmers are now available in podcast form.
Leafhopper deterrence linked to X disease management
WSU entomologists and industry partners learn about X disease vectors to help the cherry industry optimize management.
Releasing research on sterile insect release
Michigan team studying sterile insect release in two states.
Drone business is on the rise
Company peaks its capacity for sterile insect release by drone.
New task force tackles codling moth
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission created team of nearly 30 to take the lead in managing the pest.
Kalcsits named endowed chair for tree fruit environmental physiology and management at WSU
Washington State University physiologist Lee Kalcsits has been named WSU’s endowed chair for tree fruit
March 16 webinar will cover modern stone fruit training systems in the Northeast
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program is hosting a webinar on modern
IFTA meeting ends with tech talks from companies serving the tree fruit industry
Seen here in screenshots from the virtual meeting held Feb. 24, Washington State University’s Karen
Fire blight fusion
National $5 million project will unify regional research efforts.
Wanted: Bacterial pathologist
WSU endowment shifts priority hiring target.
Grape disease detection from the final frontier
Cornell pathologist using satellites, aircraft, other disease-detecting tools.
What can chitosan do?
Seafood byproduct might help prevent apple scab.
Ruben Canales, a young grower from Benton County, Washington
Ruben is a second-generation grower who has worked as a journeyman electrician to purchase his first orchard. He is the son of Liduvina and Ruben Canales.
X disease-free cherry trees
As X disease epidemic spurs more orchard removal, spotlight turns to protecting a healthy tree supply for replanting.
Winter pruning your fourth- and fifth-leaf Cosmic Crisp — Videos
Washington State University's Stefano Musacchi demonstrates how to winter prune fourth- and fifth-leaf WA 38
Genetic study shows maturity matters in storage disorder development
Cutting-edge genetic research techniques help USDA postharvest scientists study fruit maturity and storage disorders.
Follow the Silk Road to find apple ancestry
Apple genome history could point the way forward.
Western Growers announces harvest automation initiative with tree fruit industry support
On Feb. 11, Western Growers announced a plan to accelerate development of harvest automation technology
Collaborative robotics tested in tree fruit
Researchers develop platform that mixes automation with human hands.
WA 38 details shared via webinar
Managers of the commercialization of the WA 38, the Washington State University apple marketed as
NW Pear Research Review Feb. 17 on Zoom
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites anyone interested to join the 2021 Northwest Pear
Study targets grapevine sources and sinks
A framework from Cornell and Penn State viticulturists for keeping vines in balance.
Washington and the Netherlands make orchard innovation collaboration official
After two years of conversation and planning, this week Washington state formalized a partnership with the Netherlands to collaborate on research and technology innovation for the tree fruit industry.
University of Minnesota launches latest apple, Triumph
MN80, to be marketed as Triumph, is the latest apple released from the University of
Hansen: Far-reaching research is just getting started
The results of Washington Wine’s research program benefit industry, environment, community and consumers.
Restart the ripening clock
A genetic discovery leads to new compound that could kick-start pear ripening and shows potential in sliced pears.
Robots keep social distance
Packing line automation spreads out employees during pandemic.
Optical advantage for fruit quality research
New state-of-the-art sorting line helps Washington State University researchers measure fruit quality.
Fairer forecast for Michigan growers
MSU’s Enviroweather is testing redesigned website with improved mobile access.
Operation integration for orchard data deluge
Orchards produce more data than ever, but companies see the need for integration to help growers and packers use that data to make decisions.
Vineyard soil study ready to dig in
Washington State University professor leads vineyard soil sampling project to help determine soil health.
MSU viticulturist has grape expectations
New extension educator sees world-class potential in Northwest Michigan.
Virtual reality for Eastern shows
February tree fruit conferences in New York and Mid-Atlantic will go online this year.
Cherry Institute and Tree Fruit Days go virtual
Series of webinars next week organized by WSU Extension feature cherry, apple and pear priorities.
Washington considers new grape pest quarantine rules
Industry-backed rule changes would reduce risk of pest and disease spread.
WAVEx webinar to help grape growers do the mechanization math
The Washington State Wine Commission invites grape growers to a free webinar about the economics
Endowment allows tree fruit physiologist more research flexibility
Todd Einhorn Todd Einhorn has been named the Michigan State University Department of Horticulture’s Martin
Susan Brown awarded for work developing new apple varieties
The National Academy of Inventors has named Susan Brown as an NAI Fellow, according to
Flyby for fertilizer management
New $4.75 million grant supports High-Resolution Vineyard Nutrient Management project to develop sensor-based management strategies.
Binding blueberry breeders
New project puts national focus on fruit quality.
Can a lucky find now find a home?
Yakima-area grower hopes high-density-friendly habit of his apple can help it break through.
Sweet cherry harvester not forgotten
Researchers say they haven't given up, and the mechanical sweet cherry harvester may be due for a comeback.
Cooperate to co-innovate
Robotics developer asks growers to take active role in ushering in new technology.