Fruits
Washington state raspberry growers feel the pinch
The Washington Red Raspberry Commission has responded to several growers’ concerns over disruption in the raspberry markets from imported raspberries. "There is concern that raspberries may be coming into the U.S. at prices that are below... more »
Oregon, Washington pear growers vote to continue marketing order
USDA announced the results of an Oregon and Washington pear producer referendum to continue Federal Marketing Order 927, showing that 97 percent of fresh pear growers favored a continuation of the marketing order. “We are... more »
New study reveals pesticide peril in beehives
Honeybees – employed to pollinate crops during the blooming season – encounter danger due to lingering and wandering pesticides, according to a new Cornell University study that analyzed the bee’s own food. Researchers used 120... more »
Plant Protection and Quarantine releases 2016 annual report
The USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) has released its 2016 Annual Report, outlining accomplishments from throughout the year. PPQ reports it achieved one of its top 10 goals: eliminating European grapevine moth from the... more »
Growers gather at Grape Expectations Symposium
The 33rd annual Grape Expectations Symposium was held on March 4. The event has been held at the Forsgate Country Club in Jamesburg, New Jersey for 20 years. The symposium addresses the challenges of growing... more »
Video presents methods for using own-rooted Vitis vinifera vines
Phylloxera is a devastating insect pest of vineyards that produces galling on the leaves. More seriously, it produces a nymph stage that feeds on the roots of grapevines, either killing the vines or leaving them... more »
West Michigan tree fruit update
April 18: The warmer weather of late has helped to move tree development at a nice even pace with no explosion of growth for the most part. Michigan State University Extension Educator Amy Irish-Brown reports the... more »
Indiana wine, grape industry expands
It’s probably not the first thing that comes to mind when Indiana is mentioned, but the Hoosier wine industry is among the fastest growing agriculture industries in the state. Indiana wine sales have steadily increased... more »
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