Microbiome boost
Symbiotic microbes found inside wild poplar and willow fix nitrogen for their hosts and appear to confer the same benefits to many crops.
Destination Washington
International orchard groups plan tour, research conference.
Legumes win cover contest
Research shows legume cover crops boost tree growth better than grass.
Mass traps making fatal attractions
Trials show promise for spotted wing drosophila control with juice-baited traps and mass trapping of Japanese beetles.
Building a better bee
WSU entomologists use bee semen collected from around the world as part of breeding project to improve genetics of honey bees.
It’s a matter of timing for codling moths
Entomologist reminds growers to use all the tools on time.
A passion for pear psylla love songs — Video
WSU researchers record pear psylla vibrations to develop mating disruption.
Healthy farms need healthy farmers
Stress management tools aim to help farmers cultivate resilience and make good decisions during tough times.
Good to Know: Reflections on the elder statesmen of apple and pear IPM
The integrated pest management foundation that entomologists Stan Hoyt and Everett Burts built decades ago still supports growers today.
Apple scab study aims for disease-resistant genes
Cornell pathologist studies the genetics of trees and pathogens to help breeders win the genetic arms race.