Fruits
WSU Extension to host grape pest management workshop
Grape pest and disease management for growers in western Washington will be discussed in a hands-on workshop on Saturday, March 19, at the Stillaguamish Grange, 6521 Pioneer Hwy., Stanwood, Washington. Space is limited and pre-paid... more »
New(er) berry crop herbicides
Some new herbicides, or in some cases, new formulations, have become available for use in berry crops in the last few years. Here is a summary of these additions. Devrinol Devrinol (napropamide) is a pre-emergent... more »
Good fertilizer programs enhanced by drip methods
Many blueberry fields are irrigated by drip. A major advantage of drip is the ability to fertigate. Fertigation is the practice of applying soluble fertilizers to the plants directly through the irrigation water. “It is... more »
Pennsylvania’s first hard cider guidebook released
Penn State Extension announced the release of the Hard Cider Guidebook: A Producers Guide to Developing a Hard Cider Business in Pennsylvania, made possible by the support provided by the PA Apple Marketing Program, the State... more »
Alabama peach growers hope for cooler weather
Sunny, mild days with highs in the 60s and 70s are the last thing Alabama’s peach growers want. A peach expert with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System says growers would prefer cooler weather until bloom... more »
Northwest Cider Association launches Cidermaker’s Toolkit
The Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) has launched the Cidermaker's Toolkit, a resource website for cidermakers. Like Wikipedia, it is a resource... more »
International Fruit Tree Association announces 2016 award recipients
The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) gathered together over 400 orchardists, nursery professionals and plant scientists from 9 different countries in Grand Rapids, Michigan recently for its 59th Annual Conference and Tours. During the conference, IFTA held an... more »
Washington state reports losses during dock slowdowns
The Washington Council on International Trade recently released a study on the economic impacts the West Coast ports slowdown had on Washington state businesses. Washington state apple growers lost $95 million from exports that were... more »