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WSU's Karen Lewis shares an update on mechanical hedging in apples.

In Dr Wang’s recent study he found that the previous recommendation of three calcium applications did not increase concentrations of calcium in the fruit. Six…

Calcium management is critical to control bitter pit, especially for susceptible varieties. Good management should always be systems-based starting with adequate supplies in the soil,…

With continued concern over little cherry virus it is important that we control the vectors – apple and grape mealy bug. Researchers tested several approaches…

Bitter pit is a major challenge for Honey Crisp producers world-wide. Dr. Lee Kalcsits, WSU Assistant Professor of Horticulture spoke at the 2018 International Tree…

Now is the time to prepare your sprayers for the spring. The greatest return on your investment is to 1) change your pressure gauge, 2)…

With labor at harvest a major challenge to the global tree fruit industry, robotic harvesters are close to hitting the orchard. Dan Steere, Abundant Robotics;…

Thanks to the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health at Penn State for sharing these much needed resources: Safety in the Orchard: Understanding and Applying the…

Compliance with pesticide labels requires managers and applicators to follow pesticide label directions. The “Directions for Use” section has mandatory language, noted in bold type…