GRAND JUNCTION (AP) – A silent killer steadily encroaching on the most beloved of Western Slope fruit has moved into the crosshairs of peach growers and researchers. It’s a fungus so widespread that ...

Honey fungus is causing root rot in trees and orchards in South Carolina, posing a threat to one of the nation’s largest peach industries. The Armillaria root rot, also know as oak root rot, is ...

Dreaming of fresh peach cobbler? You'll need to protect your peach tree during winter to make those fantasies a reality. However, colder temperatures can be challenging for fruit trees, and the change ...

Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

Planting fruit trees can bring a bountiful harvest to your yard. You can pick your own apples, peaches, pears, oranges, figs, and more. Not only can you enjoy delicious fruit picked at the peak of ...

Stone fruit growers face multi-front crop protection challenges. The latest State of the Fruit Industry survey results shine ...

Follow these steps for a healthier harvest next year. Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap trunks and crowns with ...