Good to Know: Why some seasons are worse for powdery mildew
Temperature, humidity, solar radiation and other factors combine to create ‘high-pressure’ vintages.
Decline dilemma: No easy answer for rapid apple decline
Eastern apple growers report a rise in sudden collapse of seemingly healthy young dwarf trees, but is it a new problem or just highly stressed orchards felled by regular foes such as winter injury and drought?
11 tips to beat grape fungal diseases
Fruit pathologist offers helpful advice for grape growers.
USDA declares United States free from plum pox
No other country has successfully eradicated the stone fruit disease.
Surfactants aid deep cleaning in microcracks
WSU researchers find surfactants help sanitizers clean inside apple skin microcracks.
Spray, without the sprayer
Taking air out of the equation reduces drift, optimizes coverage and efficiency.
Mattheis: 1-MCP research a fruitful endeavor
USDA-ARS Tree Fruit Research Laboratory in Wenatchee, Washington, was key in implementing 1-MCP technology for the tree fruit industry.
Spray specialist promotes crop-adapted approach
IFTA tour stop highlights basics of crop-adapted spraying approach and benefits to apple growers.
U.S. EPA approves bee-delivered fungicide
Bee Vectoring Technology receives approval for first plant protection product applied by bees.
2019 cherry pesticide residue report now available
Annual report from the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission helps inform pest management decisions.