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Virtual ASEV National Conference and ASEV-NGRA Precision Viticulture Symposium June 21–24
The American Society for Enology and Viticulture announced in a news release it will host
Okanogan opportunities
North Central Washington growers are finding new life in Honeycrisp-derived club varieties well-suited for their climate.
Vineyardists adapting to the future now
Wine grape growers already contend with climate change impacts, according to two German growers who share perspectives on responding.
Blueberry growers needed for pollination survey
As part of a project to improve blueberry pollination, a nationwide research team is trying
Putting down new roots
The latest NC-140 apple rootstock trial compares standard dwarfing rootstocks with new selections across the U.S.
Map quest for sharing research knowledge
Online tool convenes expert diagnoses and also archives them for future reference.
Good to Know: Evaluations are underway
How the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission evaluates the strongest contenders from the WSU apple breeding program.
Dogged detection for little cherry disease
Asymptomatic spread of X disease hinders ability to confirm dogs’ success in identifying it in the orchard.
Listeria hot spots
Study ranks packing line locations for prevalence of pathogen indicators.
Pest reduction with female killers and sterile males
Transgenic approaches could help control spotted wing drosophila.
High-tech bee boosters
Cherry growers turn to tech companies to supplement honey bee pollination.
A healthy foundation for marketing
Decades of research undergirds fruit marketing messages.
Running genetic interference
New technology fights grape powdery mildew at the genetic level.
Ag engineer Lav Khot to lead WSU’s AgWeatherNet
Lav Khot Washington State University announced that professor Lav Khot will serve as interim director
Good to Know: Is apple powdery mildew on a surge?
WSU research uncovers pathogen’s genetic diversity but finds no emerging resistance and plenty of viable tools for organic and conventional growers.
Lack of calcium isn’t the problem
Look beyond adding calcium as a solution to calcium disorders.
Searching the soil
Five years into soil health project, WSU researchers are finding important impacts on production and packouts.
Idaho’s anchor for fruit growers
Parma pomologist helps state’s growers, connects industry to innovations in apple production.
Prepared to grow a bunch
How University of Idaho’s Essie Fallahi introduced table grapes to growers in the Gem State.
From root to fruit
The wide-ranging research project that aimed to help growers optimize rootstock choice for fruit quality, stress resistance and profit wraps up five years of findings.
Studying the biorenovation equation
As an alternative to fumigation, biorenovation fights replant disease, but cost-to-benefit ratio is unclear.
Jacob Wafler, a young grower from Wolcott, New York
Jacob is a third-generation grower and nurseryman in upstate New York. He is the son of Sue and Paul Wafler.
Irrigation of things
Penn State studying internet-enabled watering technology.
How stressed are hot grapes?
Researcher studies heat effects on wine grapes.
An a-peeling approach for bitter pit prediction
A new method for predicting bitter pit shows promise for New York Honeycrisp.
New day for DAS
Decision Aid System enters new chapter with new leader.
Translating tree talk
Dendrometers promise insight into tree stress to help growers fine-tune irrigation practices.
Uncovering BMSB’s weaknesses
Climate factors, insecticides and natural enemies help limit population booms for brown marmorated stink bug.
Fight the blight with an endophyte?
Microbes from native plants may inhibit fruit tree diseases.
Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence Study seeks survey participation
The University of Oklahoma invites participation in a survey as part of the Agriculture and
Cold coat commercialization
WSU researchers move toward market for spray-on frost protection.
Blueberries need bees
Expanding industry is working to update pollination practices.
Microwaving the weeds away
Australian engineer invents trailer-mounted weed cooker.
A variable-rate vineyard
As the Efficient Vineyard Project comes to a close, Cornell offers free platform to help growers get started with spatial data.
Precision crop load management is the topic of our time
Precision crop load management project seeks to bring technology to a tedious orchard task, helping growers maximize crop value.
New apps for thinning by handheld
New technology seeks to simplify crop load management process.
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