Growing Tree Fruits Successfully
Soil, site, irrigation, selection, pruning/thinning, and integrated pest management.
Apple Resources for Umatilla County
Umatilla County is the apple capital of Oregon and produces ~2200 acres of apples.
My Apple Trees need Help!
Q: I have 5 apple trees and last year the growth was stunted with only 3-4 inches/year and also infested with apple maggots. I don't like the fly traps as one time a small bird was caught, probably following the moth. Is ...
How the Rogue Valley became famous for pears
The Rogue Valley growers were pioneers in pear production, growing over 24 varieties and setting quality standards in packing pears. The Rogue Valley was the first and largest red pear growing region in the Pacific Northwest in...
Blueberry bacterial and fungal diseases
Pacific Northwest blueberry growers must identify and control a number of bacterial and fungal diseases in order to ensure the highest yields. Fortunately, only a few of the diseases that occur on highbush blueberry in this region cause significant losses when left unchecked.