Grapes
Purdue Extension presents pruning demonstrations
Purdue Extension specialists are presenting a demonstration of pruning grapes, apples, peaches and brambles. The fruit pruning workshop is set for 1-4 p.m. Eastern March 1, at the Meigs Horticulture Research Farm at 9101 S.... more »
IFG names three new varieties in its low-chill line
International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG) has released the names of three new trademarked cherries in its Cheery Cherry line: Cheery Cupid, Cheery Nebula and Cheery Chap. IFG has almost 50 patented table grape varieties and... more »
ProBlad Verde fungicide now available throughout U.S.
ProBlad Verde fungicide will now be available to growers across the U.S. for use on a variety of crops, including stone fruit, caneberries, strawberries, pome fruits, grapes, almonds, leafy greens, herbs and tomatoes. ProBlad, from... more »
Smart sprayer gets smarter, tougher
Heading into 2023, specialty crop growers are looking for any advantage they can to improve operational costs, satisfy mandates on chemical and water use, meet sustainability goals and increase healthy harvests. Ag tech company Smart... more »
IFPA to host commodity working groups
Growers and other industry members can gain industry insights from leading experts in upcoming web seminars sponsored by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). The members-only global commodity working groups series webinars are scheduled to... more »
New NuPlant plant tissue culture propagation system released
NuPlant is introducing SmartClone, an advanced plant tissue culture propagation system designed to rapidly deliver significantly improved plants from breeding programs for multiple species, according to a news release. SmartClone uses precision robotics to deliver... more »
Washington wine industry requesting research priorities
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) recently opened its 2023 research survey to gather input from winegrape growers and wineries to identify top wine research priorities. Feedback from survey guides direction of state’s research program.... more »
WSU student wines blend with holidays
Consumers looking for special wines to celebrate the holidays need search no further than the student-made wines of Washington State University’s Blended Learning class. The course, which is holding a holiday wine sale, was launched... more »