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Grapes without glyphosate

Grapes without glyphosate

Kate Prengaman2020-04-29T08:27:00-07:00April 28th, 2020|April 15th 2020 Issue, Grapes, Kate Prengaman, Pest Management, Pesticides, Weeds|

Moving toward IPM for weed control requires diversifying herbicides.

Legumes win cover contest

Legumes win cover contest

Ross Courtney2020-04-02T08:31:16-07:00April 1st, 2020|April 1st 2020 Issue, Research, Ross Courtney, Weeds|

Research shows legume cover crops boost tree growth better than grass.

Making soil more alive

Making soil more alive

Ross Courtney2020-04-01T07:31:02-07:00March 30th, 2020|Grapes, March 15th 2020 Issue, Ross Courtney, Weeds|

Grape growers turn to compost to boost long-term soil health.

Growers tracking chemical controversies measure for measure

Growers tracking chemical controversies measure for measure

Ross Courtney2019-12-30T08:10:21-08:00December 26th, 2019|December 2019 Issue, Diseases, Insects and mites, Legal & Regulatory, Pest Management, Pesticides, Ross Courtney, TJ Mullinax, Weeds|

Concerns rising on whether public opinion undermines science on chemical registration process.

Spray specialist promotes crop-adapted approach

Spray specialist promotes crop-adapted approach

Kate Prengaman2020-03-04T10:40:16-08:00September 12th, 2019|Apples, Cherries, Diseases, Grapes, IFTA, Insects and mites, Kate Prengaman, New Developments, Pears, Pest Management, Pesticides, Research, September 2019 Issue, Stone fruits, TJ Mullinax, Weeds|

IFTA tour stop highlights basics of crop-adapted spraying approach and benefits to apple growers.

Organic community honors David Granatstein

Organic community honors David Granatstein

Kate Prengaman2019-08-13T10:18:08-07:00June 20th, 2019|Apples, Cherries, June 2019 Issue, Kate Prengaman, New Developments, Pears, People, Pest Management, Production, Research, Stone fruits, Weeds|

Retired sustainable agriculture specialist recognized for 30-year career at WSU.

Good to Know: 2019 Pacific Northwest cherry research funding
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Good to Know: 2019 Pacific Northwest cherry research funding

Good to Know: 2019 Pacific Northwest cherry research funding

Good Fruit Grower2019-05-29T14:20:48-07:00May 13th, 2019|Cherries, Diseases, Good Point, Insects and mites, May 15th 2019 Issue, New Developments, Pest Management, Pesticides, Pollination, Production, Research, Technology and equipment, Varieties, Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, Weeds|

More than $930,000 provided for 20 different research projects.

Mulch-in cherries
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Mulch-in cherries

Mulch-in cherries

Shannon Dininny2019-05-29T14:20:52-07:00April 22nd, 2019|Apples, April 15th 2019 Issue, Cherries, New Developments, Production, Research, Shannon Dininny, Water, Weeds|

Researchers study benefits of applying mulch to mature Oregon cherry orchard.

Digging into soil bacteria and chlorosis
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Digging into soil bacteria and chlorosis

Digging into soil bacteria and chlorosis

Ross Courtney2019-11-19T14:23:09-08:00February 14th, 2019|Diseases, February 15th 2019 Issue, Grapes, New Developments, Pest Management, Production, Research, Ross Courtney, Weeds|

WSU researcher searches for ways to use the connection between soil microbiology and Concord vine health.

Risk reduction has its rewards – Video
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Risk reduction has its rewards – Video

Risk reduction has its rewards – Video

Ross Courtney2019-11-19T13:40:10-08:00February 13th, 2019|Apples, Diseases, February 1st 2019 Issue, Hort Show, Insects and mites, Jared Johnson, Pest Management, Production, Ross Courtney, TJ Mullinax, Videos, Weeds|

Panelists share some key tips to help bring success to your orchard.