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Winter orchard care: Spray horticultural oils, fungicides soon
Oregon State University Extension Service is advising growers to start winter preventative plant health applications in orchards soon. OSU assistant professor Ashely Thompson says winter dormant spray programs – which typically include horticultural oils as... more »
How troublesome have pests and disease been this year for you?
Fruit and vegetable growers around the U.S. have experienced different insect and disease threats. Here at Fruit Growers News, we want to better understand the challenges your operation faces. What pests and diseases are impacting... more »
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
The new head of the Michigan State Horticulture Society (MSHS) is following in his father's footsteps by heading the organization that works to strengthen the state’s fruit and vegetable production leadership. Kyle Weber of southwest... more »
Washington State Wine Commission names research program manager
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) has hired a new research program manager. Julie Tarara, a Ph.D, was selected by a committee of Washington viticulture and enology (V&E) research leaders. She replaces Melissa Hansen, who... more »
New methyl bromide alternative fumigation treatment approved
The International Treatment Solutions Group (INTRESO) has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for eFUME, a methyl bromide alternative fumigation treatment. Suited to a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and cut flowers, the trademarked... more »
San Joaquin Valley Grape Day shows growers solutions
Grape Day at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center – a time-honored learning event dating to the late 1960s – was convened again on Aug. 12 for wine, table and raisin grape growers to hear about the latest... more »
Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success
Diversification from tree fruit into other fruit and vegetable crops has helped Pennsylvania’s Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market complete seven decades of growing. Twin brothers Donald and Harold Hollabaugh began farming in 1955, after... more »
Soft spray effect: Michigan vineyard’s disease management pesticide test
A Michigan winegrape grower is trialing softer pesticides that could lead to additional sustainable efforts not only in his state but also in other U.S. wine-growing regions. Shady Lane Cellars, based in Suttons Bay, Michigan,... more »
Specialty crop funding increase by Senate committee budget proposals
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released legislative text detailing proposals for a massive budget reconciliation package that dials back some House-approved changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The... more »
Michigan Viticulture Field Day scheduled
In late July, Midwest winegrape growers will converge in southwest Michigan to participate in two educational events that are designed to show growers and winemakers the latest developments in growing and processing. The annual Michigan... more »
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