Stone Fruit
As Pacific Northwest researchers march toward long-term management, wild parasitoids have already arrived in Washington state.
Five years after their start, the NC140 rootstock trials are providing valuable data while prompting the development of appropriate training techniques.
See why the focus is turning to ACC and Metamitron.
Labor is a big problem, and with no viable chemical thinners available to peach growers, robotics may provide a solution.
Cherry growers, plagued by X-disease, can turn to insecticides and particle films to fight vectors.
Unique varieties of fruit from Kingsburg Orchards can reach 25 Brix.
Climate-related changes, both significant and subtle, continue to affect fruit growers.
Plant growth regulator can stimulate early budbreak when applied to peaches prior to chilling satisfaction or with inadequate chilling.
The parasitoid wasp, a natural enemy of the berry-eating fly, was found last month in Washington near the Canadian border.
Michigan, the Midwest fruit production powerhouse that’s home to the ‘Motor City,’ may be throttling down on some fronts but is revved about what’s ahead.
To help keep pests and diseases at bay, organic growers can place bags around individual fruit, researchers say.
What you need to know to when scouting for this insect.
The precise development and simplification of fruiting units results in the most efficient canopy structure for harvest.
Some changes are likely permanent, such as some consumers’ preference for buying online.
Refraining from Groups 11 and 3 fungicides may preserve them for future use.
Valent BioSciences announces EPA registration of Accede plant growth regulator for effective thinning of stone fruit and apples.
From coast to coast, including the Midwest, this insect pest can destroy the producing power of any orchard it infests.
Despite worries about long-term impacts from Winter Storm Uri, peaches look “amazingly good,” while blackberries are showing exceptional fruit sets.
Orchardists can learn a few things by looking at the wild side of tree fruit.