Irrigation effects on wine
Deficit irrigation enhances color and fruitiness of wines.
Honeycrisp is still an enigma
Growers have yet to unlock the horticultural secrets of growing Honeycrisp in a warm climate.
Bigger crops are coming for cherries
But probably not this year.
Soil moisture can be depleted by spring
“In years when we have dry winters, you may need both a fall and early spring irrigation.” — Hemant Gohil
Soil moisture critical at bud break
Sap flow, or bleeding, is a good thing in your vineyard in early spring. Washington State University Even
Timing is everything when fine tuning grape irrigation
Research suggests Washington red wine grapes could benefit from new irrigation regimes.
Irrigation management key to growing Honeycrisp
Honeycrisp trees don’t like excessive water, says veteran Washington tree fruit grower.
Consumers are ready for more cherries
Don’t be afraid of larger cherry crops.
Ballard retires from clean plant program
Gary Ballard, shown here during a field day in 2012, led operations for Washington State University’s clean grape plant
New AVA established in Oregon
The new AVA, located in Oregon, has created problems for Washington wineries.