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.
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.
Retirement extensions benefit industry extension work
University of California academics continue to work in retirement as industry needs continue to shift.
Pear potential in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania growers take another look at pears.
Tips for finding phylloxera — Video
WSU researchers share tips on where, when and how to scout for root-feeding pest.
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 a survey of little cherry
Bitter discovery of new bitter rot pathogen
New species could explain rising incidence of rot in New York.
Operation eradication
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Asian giant hornet eradication team, wearing hornet-proof protective suits, poses with the 85 live