A Journey of Hope
Ed Ed Kershaw speaks with a slow, measured cadence, carefully choosing each word to make his point. He draws you
Mist cooling for freeze protection
This experimental plot at Michigan State University’s Clarksville Horticulture Experiment Station was established last year to study the Solid-Set Canopy
Good to Know: Promalin as a frost rescue for apples
The Southeast wasn’t spared from the spring freezes that plagued much of the Midwest and eastern apple-producing states during 2012.
Wind machines
David Rennhack says wind machines saved at least a part of his crop last year. He had three machines,
Enhancing biocontrol
Knowing when and where natural enemies, such as the green lacewing, are active is critical in order to conserve them.
Growers try hooped trellises
A new apple orchard planted to a V trellis uses greenhouse technology to support the Vs. Courtesy of Wilson Orhard
Bulk wine prices stay strong
Washington wine producers can expect strong prices for red bulk wines for the next several years, Josh Maloney, winemaker with
Zirkle Fruit moves into wine
The two 50-ton grape presses came from Italy and fit perfectly when put in place on the concrete pad. Photo
Wine industry in a growth spurt
Washington’s wine industry is in another growth spurt, though it’s not as obvious as the big boom in the late
Last Bite: Test your horticulture and viticulture savvy
1. What is the leading grape variety by acreage grown in Washington State? a. Riesling b. Syrah c. Chardonnay d. Cabernet Sauvignon 2. What