High Tunnel Tree Fruit and Grape Production for Eastern Growers
High tunnels offer a promising solution for growing organic tree fruits and table grapes in the eastern United States,…
Fruit Trees, Bushes, and Vines for Natural Growing in the Ozarks
Native pawpaws, persimmons, and muscadines, as well as other non-native species and lesser-known varieties of…
Enhancing biological control of insect pests using flowering intercrops in wine grape ecosystems
The ongoing project aims to evaluate habitat management strategies to create cost-effective biological control options…
Integrating songbird conservation and insect pest management in organic California vineyards
By establishing nest boxes in vineyards, organic growers can create suitable breeding habitats for native songbird…
Nebraska organically grown grapes
Grape production in the Midwest is increasing at a rapid rate. Very little if any are being grown organically due…
Study of Plant Diversity Adjacent to a Monoculture System: Effects on Beneficial Arthropod Populations and Vineyard Pest Control
This study looked at the potential for diverse plantings to harbor beneficial insects and vineyard pests. From…
Differences in Root Damage Caused by Grape phylloxera in Organic vs. Conventionally Managed Northern California Vineyards
To test the hypothesis that the root-feeding insect, grape phylloxera, does less damage in organically managed vs.…
Efficacy of Organic Foliar Amendments for Disease Control in Tree Fruits and Grapes
The 1995 research project evaluated organic foliar amendments for disease control in tree fruits, grapes, and roses.…
Leaf Sap Brix and Leafhoppers in Vineyards
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with a "Plant Positive" approach focuses on addressing the underlying causes of pest…