Washington Winegrape Harvest Earlier Than Ever By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 3, 2015 This year’s juice and winegrape harvest in Washington is historic. Michelle Moyer, Washington State University assistant professor, […]Read More
How To Manage Soil Salinity in Your Fruit and Nut Orchards By Dan Cook, Tessenderlo Kerley|June 5, 2026
Beaudry, Watkins, And Davenport Named Fellows Of American Society for Horticultural Science Posted by Christina Herrick|September 3, 2015 Randolph Beaudry of Michigan State University (MSU), Joan Davenport of Washington State University (WSU), and Christopher Watkins of […]
Wildfires Raise Fears Of Grape Smoke Taint By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 3, 2015 The current wildfires in Washington have left many growers wondering if smoke taint could impact the flavor of […]
Hard Cider Organization Offers Accredited Program Posted by Christina Herrick|September 1, 2015 United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) introduces Sicera, the first-ever hard Cider Certification Program. This accreditation program […]
Products To Help Prevent Preharvest Drop In Apple Orchards Posted by Christina Herrick|September 1, 2015 In the latest Extension bulletin from Penn State University, James Schupp associate professor of pomology suggests several products […]
Marvin Sundquist Dies At 89 Posted by Christina Herrick|September 1, 2015 Marvin Sundquist, the retired owner of Sundquist Fruit and Cold Storage, died on Aug. 29 at the age […]
Syngenta Receives EPA Registration For Solatenol Fungicide Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 1, 2015 The fungicide is available in four product offerings, pending state registrations.
Pennsylvania Congressman Supports CIDER Act Posted by Christina Herrick|August 31, 2015 Freshman Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-06) spent a recent afternoon at Frecon Farms in Boyertown, PA, to tout the […]
Exotic Fruit Flies Invade South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 31, 2015 Efforts are under way to eradicate pest that attacks more than 230 different fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Insurance To Be Available In 2016 Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 31, 2015 USDA offers greater flexibility for beginning, organic and fruit and vegetable growers.
Clear Up Misconceptions About Water Use In Ag By Michael Cahn|August 31, 2015 Those in the industry need to to clear up misconceptions about water use in agriculture.
New Airless Tire For Center Pivots Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 31, 2015 Aperture design provides flexibility over ridges to help prevent overloading of the drive train.
How Canopy Structures Can Affect Sweet Cherry Productivity By Gregory Lang|August 31, 2015 We have previously explored orchard cover technologies to modify climatic risks in sweet cherry production, such as rain-cracking […]
Removing Leftover Roots May Improve New Raspberry Crop’s Health By David Eddy|August 30, 2015 Soilborne pests and pathogens can be reduced by taking out last year’s red raspberry roots and crowns.
Federal Judge Blocks Clean Water Rule Posted by Christina Herrick|August 28, 2015 According to RISE (Responsible Industry For A Sound Environment), a federal judge in North Dakota has blocked […]
Sustainable Options For Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Control By Rosemary Gordon|August 28, 2015 The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), unfortunately, is here to stay. Found in the U.S. in the late […]
A Breakthrough In Biotechnology And The Future Of The Fruit Industry By Kenong Xu|August 28, 2015 Researchers from California and Sweden have recently been honored for a discovery that could have big implications for […]
What Makes A Flavorful Fruit? By Elizabeth J. Mitcham|August 28, 2015 These days, U.S. consumers are increasingly demanding good-tasting fruit and the industry is responding. However, there remains room […]
Medfly Find Prompts Quarantine In Portion Of San Diego County Posted by Christina Herrick|August 28, 2015 A portion of San Diego County has been placed under quarantine for the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly) following […]
Anti-GMO-Fueled Threats Force Reallocation Of Biotech Education Funds Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 27, 2015 University of Florida officials say plans are to re-allocate a donation intended to improve the public’s understanding of […]
