Fruits
Georgia’s peach farmers hoping for colder winter
Georgia needs colder temperatures this winter to avoid a second disastrous peach season, says Jeff Cook, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension County coordinator in Taylor and Peach counties. Last year’s mild winter contributed to Georgia’s... more »
New ‘Bitter Rivalry’ ale produced for Washington’s Apple Cup
The name is “Bitter Rivalry.” The ingredients, however, in Elysian Brewing Company’s newest pale ale, brewed to commemorate the 110th Apple Cup, come together in harmony from across Washington state. First brewed Oct. 27 in... more »
Rainier Fruit launches ‘Wholesome Heroes’ campaign
Rainier Fruit has launched a new program, Wholesome Heroes, to celebrate individuals who embody the company’s “Wholesome to the Core” marketing campaign. As a leading grower of healthy, wholesome fruit, Rainier partners with organizations and... more »
MSU seeks input on impact of SWD on small fruit
Michigan State University's (MSU) Extension Small Fruit Team is seeking input regarding the impact of spotted wing drosophila on the 2017 Michigan berry production season. A Nov. 21 email message from MSU Extension Educator Carlos... more »
Nominations for Young Apple Leaders sought by USApple
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is seeking nominations for its USApple Young Apple Leaders program. Young apple growers who are at the start of their career through approximately age 35 are eligible to participate. Those involved in... more »
Washington state apple pesticide residue study released
Since 2011, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) has conducted annual trials to evaluate pesticide residues on Gala apples. This year, researchers applied seven insecticide/acaricides and five fungicides with a Rears airblast sprayer according... more »
Winegrape grower Winiarski named to California Hall of Fame
California Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown, in partnership with the California Museum, said Nov. 14 Warren Winiarski will be inducted into the 11th class of the California Hall of Fame. Recognized for his global... more »
Intuity fungicide registered for grape botrytis, powdery mildew
Valent U.S.A.'s Intuity fungicide has been registered in the U.S. and California for botrytis control and powdery mildew suppression in wine grapes. A new tool for PCAs, crop advisors and growers to use throughout the... more »
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