Nick Mackay, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
After originally pursuing a degree in history and law, Nick pursued a more hands-on career through Washington State University’s viticulture program.
Watering by the numbers
Extension specialists take the mystery out of irrigating.
Changing ideas about water
Irrigation becomes crucial tool even in well-watered East.
Better ways to irrigate
WSU researcher offers tips for reducing water use.
How different nutrients affect fruit quality
As with all plants, nitrogen plays a major role in fruit and tree growth. Fruit color development can be limited
Know your soil before picking your rootstock
Researchers encourage growers to match a rootstock’s ability to absorb nutrients to those nutrients found in the soil.
Watering whites
Research shows growers can conserve water while still maintaining quality grapes.
Going deep when watering grapes
WSU study shows that applying drip irrigation deep beneath the soil surface holds promise.
Concords on deficit
Subsurface irrigation shows potential for Concords, too.