Growers raise the alarm on postharvest pest control for little cherry disease vectors
As the cherry harvest wraps up, growers in Central Washington should launch their leafhopper control programs, reducing the risk of
Giving tradition a nudge in the vineyard
New generation of disease-resistant grapes are showing signs of increased acceptance in Europe.
Good to Know: Another big year for grape and wine research
Research aims to improve wine quality by addressing vineyard and winery challenges.
Hot new varieties for hot climates
Pome fruit breeding partnership between Spain and New Zealand produces new cultivars that will help the industry adapt to climate change.
Good to Know: The disruption eruption
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission funding codling moth mating disruption for 30 years.
European cherry fruit fly quarantine in New York expands
Federal regulators have expanded the quarantine zone for the European cherry fruit fly in New York to now include all
Making orchards less hospitable for SWD
With a prune here and a mow there, Michigan tart cherry growers may be able to make their orchards less
WSDA offering on-site airblast sprayer training through June
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is currently enrolling employers from the tree fruit industry in its “On-site Airblast Sprayer
Erin Carlson, a young grower from Summerland, British Columbia
family background/ Erin received her agriculture degree in organics at the University of Guelph in Ontario and is also active
Mission ahead for Washington researchers
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission celebrating 50 years driving industry innovation.