Good to Know: Ten pruning rules
Universal techniques that deliver high yields and packouts of apples and pears.
WA 38 preharvest field days scheduled Sept. 17 and 22
Washington State University Extension announced two WA 38 field days scheduled in September. Registration is required in advance to attend
Timing is everything for Cosmic Crisp
Harvest window key to avoiding greasiness for WA 38.
A test for heat stress
In-orchard cooling methods varied as heat wave hit.
Dianna Sanchez, a young grower from Chelan, Washington
Dianna graduated from Washington State University with a degree in fruit and vegetable management and works as a technical support agronomist with Stemilt Growers. She is the daughter of Claudia Hernandez and Carlos Sanchez.
Diagnosing the decline
Cornell pathologists launch new study of controversial phenomenon.
U.S. Apple revises crop forecast to 244 million bushels
Editor's note: This post was updated on Friday, Aug. 20 with the U.S. Apple Association's final 2021 forecast. The latest
MSU opens West-central Michigan research station
The Earl & Linda Peterson West Michigan Research Station will conduct mainly tree fruit and asparagus research on 68 acres
Cody LaRiviere, a young grower from Yakima, Washington
Cody graduated from Washington State University with a degree in tree fruit and vegetable management and manages blocks in Quincy, Washington. He’s the son of Kelli and Randy LaRiviere and is married to Ashley LaRiviere.
An alluring six-headed hydra
New England growers try grafting pest-attractive varieties onto trap trees.