Northwest sweet cherry crop full of potential
SOURCE: David Severn, Washington State Fruit Commission Though early season estimates for the 2006 Pacific Northwest sweet cherry crop show
Recognizing and preventing heat stress
Hot summer days are ahead, and it is time to refresh our knowledge in the recognition, prevention, and first aid
Concentrating flavors
Wise use of deficit irrigation can help growers make the most of limited water supplies and pay off in concentrated
Cooling off grapes
John Farmer, left, and Luke Ransom check bud development of Barbera grapes, one of the earliest varieties to break at
On-farm irrigation trials
Grape grower Mike Sauer is not afraid to experiment on a small scale with different irrigation regimes. Sometimes, the practices
Growing good crops of large fruit
The first month after bloom is a critical time for ensuring that apples reach their full potential size at harvest,
Surround tested in grapes
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on the right were treated with the kaolin clay product Surround. Photo courtesy of Ste. Michelle Wine
New irrigation specialist on board
Irrigation engineer Dr. R. Troy Peters, the new Washington State University Extension irrigation specialist, is eager to help growers improve