April 15th 2026 Issue

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A MyLand algae treatment tank fertigates a Honeycrisp block in May 2025 at a Washington Orchard Management farm near Royal City, Washington. (Ross Courtney/Good Fruit Grower)

Elevating soil algae

April 10, 2026

A sample of roots excavated from an almond tree, laid out on a scanner to allow University of California, Davis, researchers to measure the total surface area of fine roots — the finest of which do the critical uptake of water and nutrients during their short lifespan. Because they are fine, ephemeral and difficult to study, much about root dynamics remains unknown, physiologist Astrid Volder told the International Fruit Tree Association in February. (Courtesy Astrid Volder/University of California, Davis).

Rethinking your roots

April 10, 2026

1974: Soil fumigation helps replants in old apple orchards

April 10, 2026

Alberto Acevedo, a young grower from Royal City, Washington

April 9, 2026