Pacific Northwest
Arctic apple deregulation extension request, preliminary determination shared
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is inviting public comment on a request from Summerland, British Columbia, Canada-based Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. to extend deregulation to an apple variety (designated as PG451 Arctic... more »
Disrupting mealybug mating may help protect vineyards from grapevine leafroll
The grape mealybug has plagued Washington winegrape growers for decades. Researchers at Washington State University are launching a study with synthetic sex pheromones to disrupt mealybug mating – and, hopefully, the damage mealybugs cause in... more »
When and how to reduce doubling in sweet cherry
Profitability in sweet cherry (Prunus aviumL.) production will depend on growers’ ability to produce superlative fruit and maximize packout. A significant cause of cullage (and therefore lost revenue and higher packing/sorting expenses) in several important cultivars... more »
Bee-impersonating flies show pollinator potential
A tiny bee imposter, the syrphid fly, may be a big help to some gardens and farms, new research from Washington State University shows. An observational study in Western Washington found that out of more... more »
Entomologists confirm new Asian giant hornet detection in Washington state
Entomologists from the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the USDA have confirmed the first report of an Asian giant hornet for 2021. This is the first confirmed report from Snohomish County and appears to... more »
CMI Orchards experiencing strong start to Northwest cherry season
Wenatchee, Washington-based CMI Orchards anticipates growth in the 2021 cherry crop. Excellent weather conditions, including an absence of significant frost events, have contributed to outstanding quality, great sizing, and 17% growth of this year’s crop... more »
Forecast looks at Columbia Basin water availability
Changing climate, crop needs, and population growth are among key factors influencing when water will be available and where water will be needed in Washington’s Columbia River Basin. That’s according to a new report being prepared by the... more »
Weed scientist known for helping others is new WSU Crop and Soil Science chair
Solving problems and helping people is what led Drew Lyon into his career. This Washington State University weed scientist also loves figuring out how plants work. “Every weed is different, and it’s fascinating to learn... more »
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