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 kill trees. (Courtesy Michigan State
Hansen: Going for stable and sustainable
Washington Wine’s research program forging ahead with record-breaking funding.
Quince comparisons — Video
Several dwarfing rootstocks for pears show promise in trial, but more study still needed.
International innovation
New collaboration brings together researchers, tech companies and growers in Washington, California and the Netherlands to advance smart orchard technologies.
Forecasts inside and out
AgWeatherNet project to measure effect of orchard on weather station data.
Spotting alternative controls for SWD
Spotted wing drosophila project looks beyond chemical controls for blueberries.
When research grows sideways
Michigan State University assistant professor is studying the genetics of tree architecture.
For promising peaches, it’s time to grow
Grant to help accelerate MSU breeding program by putting cultivars in commercial orchards.
Viticulture and enology degree offered at WSU
Washington State University students can now earn a bachelor’s degree in viticulture and enology, according to a news release from