Seeking natural born killers in the orchard
Researchers work to harness bacteriophages to take on antibiotic-resistant pathogens in orchards and vineyards.
Pear possibilities
Washington IFTA tour takes a swing through pear country.
Washington receives $4.7 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Washington state $4.7 million to support specialty crop projects in 2022. The Washington
Invasive giant hornet officially named
The Entomological Society of America announced it has adopted “northern giant hornet” for the species Vespa mandarinia on its list
Honey Bee Health Coalition releases updated varroa mite management guide
The Honey Bee Health Coalition has released a new edition of “Tools for Varroa Management.”
Spotted lanternfly finding confirmed in Michigan
For the first time, spotted lanternfly has been detected in Michigan.
Grape field day focuses on WSU research into new ways to spray
The Washington State Grape Society and Washington State University hosted a field day Aug. 11 focused on WSU’s vineyard technology research, especially in the arena of spray technology.
Annual New York fruit tour highlights precision crop load management
Precision crop load management and the computer vision technology that is gradually improving its accuracy was a major topic during the Cornell Cooperative Extension Lake Ontario Fruit Program’s annual summer fruit tour held in Orleans County, New York, on Aug. 9.
Growers get glimpse of latest MSU research at Ridgefest field day
Michigan Pomesters held its 11th annual Ridgefest field day July 28, touring research trials at Michigan State University’s Clarksville Research Center in Clarksville.
A rookie’s guide to crop estimation
Washington State University’s vineyard intern training teaches season-long scouting strategies.