Thurlby: Looking ahead to the Northwest cherry season
In Washington, we just came through the rainiest March on record, and the view from the window tells me the season has yet to give way to what most of us would call “springtime conditions.”
Food safety answers: What’s in your water? — Videos
Questions abound about implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. To keep you abreast of the latest information, Good Fruit Grower, in cooperation with industry professionals, is presenting an occasional column to answer some of
Piece rate questions remain
In Carranza v. Dovex, a class of farmworkers is suing their employer seeking separate payment for ‘time spent performing outside of picking work.’ There are reasons for growers to be concerned.
How to manage weeds and nitrogen in organic orchards
Fixed-arm rolling cultivators — like this Wonder Weeder — are the most common method of weed management in Northwest organic orchards. But other implements may be needed if trees in the row are closer
How’s the quality of your water?
Research helps to develop guidelines for dealing with salinity, sodicity in the vineyard.
Tips from Trellising 101
Trellising high-value crops or adding superstructure to existing trellises should not be left to guesswork. The engineering principles applied to trellises are proven equations used in everything from agricultural buildings to bridges, tractors