Promising pear rootstocks
Researchers study Amelanchier and quince selections as pear rootstocks for Pacific Northwest.
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.
Automated pruning with robotics
Robots can follow pruning rules as well as humans, but a key was writing the rules.
Kennewick packer earns certification
Columbia Fresh Packing, an apple and cherry packer in Kennewick, Washington, has received U.S. Department of Agriculture certification for Good
Good to Know: Maintain good soil structure
Weed mulch plus gypsum keep surface soil soft, permeable, and well-aerated
New Zealand wind machine is now available in U.S.
The Tow & Blow wind machine. Chamberlin Agriculture A portable wind machine developed and manufactured in New Zealand is
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
Growers get tree audits
Fruit Rights Australia Inc., a company set up a year ago to deter illegal propagation of stone fruit varieties, announced