Grapes

WSU researcher perfects wine’s distinct colors

Jim Harbertson sees through rosé colored glasses. Finely tuned shades and hues ranging from blush and coral to berry jam. Harbertson, a wine researcher at Washington State University Tri-Cities, has become an expert in the... more »

Dried fruit market forecast to grow

The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council celebrated the World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress between 21-23 May, 2018, in Seville, Spain. With nearly 1,500 attendees, the congress... more »

Fruit nemesis spotted lanternfly takes aim on Ohio, Missouri

An invasive pest that was initially contained within Pennsylvania has spread to Delaware and Virginia, and insect experts worry the next stop will be Ohio. Spotted lanternflies suck sap from fruit crops and trees, which can... more »

Canadian wine sales ‘discrimination’ targeted

The United States is challenging British Columbia regulations that were amended in April 2015 to permit the sale of wine in grocery stores. The amended regulations provide two options for grocery stores to sell wine.... more »

Syngenta gets EPA registration of fungicide Adepidyn

Syngenta's latest carboxamide fungicide (SDHI mode of action) – Adepidyn – has been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Formulated in five products under the Miravis brand family, Syngenta will make Adepidyn fungicide broadly... more »