Kathie Taylor
Fight Fungicide Resistance in Cherry Powdery Mildew
Refraining from Groups 11 and 3 fungicides may preserve them for future use.
Can Abscisic Acid Help Mitigate Bitter Pit in ‘Honeycrisp’ Apples?
Studies at Michigan State University seek to find out.
Does Mulch Make a Difference for Better Blueberry Crops?
Blueberry growers increase yield while shifting to sawdust-weed mat combination.
Finding Natural Solutions To Fight Walnut Pests
Learn how regenerative farming helps protect crops while providing additional benefits.
How Heat Waves Impact Wine Grapes
Learn what Washington State University research team members fleshed out after examining effects of water and heat stress on vineyard crops.
Walnut Mold Confuses Growers in California
Researchers find that infection rates soar when hulls split and eventually invade the kernel.
Get to Know the ‘Audra Rose’ Cherry
Learn more about what turned out to be a sweet accident for one Washington State grower.
A Soil Fumigation Alternative for Almond Growers
Researchers are looking at anaerobic soil disinfestation as a treatment option against Prunus replant disease.
Grape Expectations Growing up in High Tunnels
Researchers in, of all places, Arkansas excel in growing table grapes despite the humid climate.
This New Tool Is Sweet for Almond Growers and Beekeepers
With the amount of commercial bees currently unsustainable, a unique resource can help better predict the number of colonies that will survive the winter.
New Variety Options on the Rise for Cherry Growers
IFG, one of the largest breeders in the world, offers alternatives to the popular ‘Chelan’ selection.
Ways UV Light is Exposing Fruit Pests and Pathogens
An international multidisciplinary team finds beneficial effects of ultraviolet light on grapes as well as other crops.
What Oak Trees Mean to the Health of Vineyards
The majestic trees in the Golden State have more going for them than good looks; they provide a home to insect pest-loving bats.
Can Mulch Protect Raspberries from Spotted Wing Drosophila?
Wisconsin berries are barely making it with the winged pest on the fly, but scientists are looking at new ways to defend from ground level.
How Growing Stone Fruit in High Tunnels Can Pay Off
Protected ag structures can shield peaches and nectarines from harmful environmental conditions. Scientists are adding up what that means for profitability.
Could Kiwiberries Be Your Next Alternative Crop?
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are studying growing kiwiberries as a cold-hardy alternative to kiwifruit.
More Research Needed to Help Conquer Big Cherry Foe
Little cherry disease has researchers scrambling as it has returned to Washington with a vengeance, leaving growers with few options to prevent its spread.
How Oregon Grape Growers Banded Together In Support
Oregon’s growers and winemakers work together in solidarity after major cancelation citing smoke taint.
Why Weed Mats Make Sense for Organic Blueberries
After a decade of determining best practices for growing organic blueberries, researchers are taking a closer look at the effects of colored weed mats.