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  • April 1st 2026 Issue
  • Story by Ross Courtney
  • Illustration by Jared Johnson

    • Hitting pause on a vineyard

    Growers pull back on water, pruning and inputs to idle vineyards when they have no buyers for the crop.

    —No customer for the grapes this year but don’t want to rip out the vineyard? Growers recommend strategies to idle vineyards by cutting way, way back on water and pruning.

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    Grapes, Ross Courtney, Irrigation, Viticulture, Jared Johnson, April 1st 2026 Issue
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    Ross Courtney
    Ross Courtney is an associate editor for Good Fruit Grower, writing articles and taking photos for the print magazine and website. He has a degree from Pacific Lutheran University. -- Follow the author -- Contact: 509-930-8798 or email.
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