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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.
Fairer forecast for Michigan growers
MSU’s Enviroweather is testing redesigned website with improved mobile access.
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.
Robotic pickers progress through pandemic
Companies continue to improve automated harvest machines.
Cooperate to co-innovate
Robotics developer asks growers to take active role in ushering in new technology.
Grower input wanted for Penn State survey on anthracnose diseases
Penn State University is asking for grower input to help researchers understand the role of
AgWeatherNet looking for station thieves
AgWeatherNet officials at Washington State University suspect thieves have recently stolen two weather stations worth
Hort Show Day 2: Tech session
Labor tracking and Smart Orchard dominate discussions.
MSU researchers talk pest control at Great Lakes EXPO
Michigan State University’s Matt Grieshop handles a microemitter, part of the solid-set canopy delivery system,
Profit by precision: 2020 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
2020 Grower of the Year Rod Farrow reflects on a career on the leading edge of precision horticulture in New York.
Parker and Sarah Sherrell, young growers from Hood River, Oregon
Sarah and Parker are first-generation farmers who recently purchased their own farm. Sarah graduated from University of Oregon and earned her master’s degree in business from George Fox University.
WSU launches water management survey
This winter, Washington State University scientists and collaborators will survey owners of irrigated farms in
Cherry Institute to be held online Jan. 21
The 78th Annual Cherry Institute will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, via electronic format,
NuPhy gives new life to Phytelligence tissue culture technology from WSU
The reboot, backed by Spokane-based Cowles Co., aims to focus on tree fruit industry needs for propagation and genetic testing.
Taking the guesswork out of grape breeding
VitisGen2 researchers seek new approach based on DNA markers.
Grapevine trunk disease tactics
Minnesota growers study how to manage grapevine trunk disease in their cold climate.
Retirement extensions benefit industry extension work
University of California academics continue to work in retirement as industry needs continue to shift.
SWD-killing wasps to make their debut
Researchers get ready to release parasitoid wasps in fruit orchards, berry fields and other crops susceptible to spotted wing drosophila.
Smoke scrutiny heats up in wine research
Wine scientists in Washington, Oregon and California plan research to answer critical industry questions about smoke damage to grapes and wine.
Vinifera grape quest in Michigan
MSU program maps land with vinifera potential.
WSU finishes Plant Sciences Building in Pullman
On Nov. 16, Washington State University celebrated the opening of its new $66 million Plant
Karen Lewis named director for WSU Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Unit
After more than 30 years working with tree fruit growers as an extension specialist in
Tips for finding phylloxera — Video
WSU researchers share tips on where, when and how to scout for root-feeding pest.
Autonomous approach coming for tree fruit — Video
A self-driving sprayer may be coming to the tree fruit industry.
Hansen: Research to the rescue
A comprehensive project aims to better understand phylloxera to give growers intermediate management tools.
X-disease, little cherry disease impact survey needs grower input
Washington State University and Oregon State University researchers are asking for cherry growers’ help completing
Underground delivery goes to market
While continuing research, WSU scientist aims to commercialize subsurface wine grape irrigation.
MSU project will update blueberry pollination recommendations
Meghan Milbrath, left, an assistant professor in the Michigan State University Department of Entomology, will
Bitter discovery of new bitter rot pathogen
New species could explain rising incidence of rot in New York.
An early peek at pathogens
WSU researcher develops rapid detection primers for postharvest disorders.
Digging deeper into replant disorder
MSU team studies nature of problem in Michigan orchards.
Growers hail a curtain call
Columbia Basin orchardists rig retractable netting system.
Apple coloring improves on further reflection
Fabric improves apple coloring, grower profits in Cornell trial.
Net works for New York growers
New York growers weigh pros, cons of using drape netting.
The club crowd
Apple growers, packers, retailers and consumers are all trying to find their way in the growing maze of managed varieties.
Stem clipping key to Cosmic quality
As Cosmic Crisp harvest approaches, growers are advised to clip stems and pick promptly once fruit shows signs of starch clearing.
Pear proponents ponder possibilities
Pear research community asks for potential alternatives to starting breeding program from scratch.
Federal grant will help MSU study fire blight control
Fire blight, seen here on apple tree branches, can hinder apple and pear yields and
Appeals judge upholds WSU Cosmic Crisp victory over Phytelligence
A federal appeals judge has ruled in favor of Washington State University in its lawsuit