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Plan to change when dealing with spotted wing drosophila
In 2017, we are seeing an early start to spotted wing Drosophila(SWD) and there is a good crop of berries on host plants in the woods. To me, this mea... READ MORE »
Widespread detections of San Jose scale in northwest Michigan tree fruit
Michigan State University Extension's reports on San Jose scale's arrival in northwest Michigan tree fruit. "In past seasons, we have obs... READ MORE »
Finalists named for United Fresh Innovation Awards
United Fresh has announced the 46 new products as finalists for the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2017 Innovation Awards. This year’s finalis... READ MORE »
Washington growers focus on top apples
Several apple growers shared their strategies for taking product “From Bud to Bin,” which was the theme of the 60th annual International Fruit Tre... READ MORE »
Spring snapshot of Northwest fruit production
With a cold, wet winter in the rearview mirror, fruit producers in the Northwest are looking forward to spring and getting back into their orchards. T... READ MORE »
Worried about February warmup to fruit crops?
I receive many calls about what warm weather will do to fruit in the wintertime. Often, I will say there is no need to worry, they have not completed ... READ MORE »
Crop pollination experts to present webinar series
The majority of U.S. specialty crop growers depend on bees for pollinating their crops. Growers know that without adequate pollination, they would not... READ MORE »
Program seeks to reward ecological practices
More than a dozen apple growers in the Northeast are using a third-party certification program called Eco Apple. Not as strict as organic certificatio... READ MORE »
Canadian bee expert joins OSU pollinator health programs
An expert on bee pollinators has arrived at Oregon State University to fill a new Extension position focused on improving the health of honey bees and... READ MORE »
NWMHRC receives new Blosi platform
The Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center (NWMHRC) recently received their newest piece of equipment thanks to funds provided by the Michig... READ MORE »
