Troy Peters, left, checks the irrigation scheduler on his phone in a cherry orchard with Sean Hill, AgWeatherNet Web developer, and Gerrit Hoogenboom, right, director of AgWeatherNet. Photo by Jakarat Anothai, WSU When do I turn the water on? And, how long do I leave it on? Although these are straightforward questions, finding good answers can be quite complex. Most fruit growers realize, however, that getting it right has big payoffs. Good irrigation water management will increase yields, improve crop quality, decrease fertilizer requirements, save pumping energy costs, conserve water, and reduce nonpoint source pollution. In short, the grower is […]