ORONDO, Wash. — Seemingly endless rolls of white cloth netting stretch over acres and acres of young Gala apple trees in an orchard along Highway 97 about 16 miles north of Orondo. It’s a new sight ...

Sales of netting to protect fruit crops from extreme weather have increased in the past five years as researchers warn heatwaves will continue to impact agriculture.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wildlife authorities are reminding Aussie gardeners not to use illegal fruit netting, and instead to opt for compliant nets ...