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Alejandra Odegard of Swan Systems discusses automated irrigation in July with attendees at the Washington State University Smart Orchard field day in Mattawa.

An algorithm advantage with automated irrigation — Video

Automated scheduling, more data lead to water savings in Smart Orchard trial.

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Jennie Strong, a young grower from Barrington, Illinois

Jennie earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and communications from Purdue University. She is the daughter of Christine and John Strong.

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The tines of a Clemens Technologies Multiclean weeds underneath a vine row

Top-work weeding — Video

No-till attachments control weeds without cultivating.

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Torey Schmidt, in Hood River, Oregon, on Sept. 16, 2024. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

Torey Schmidt, a young grower from Parkdale, Oregon

Torey has a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and soil science from Oregon State University. He’s the son of Staci Winfield and Don Schmidt

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Madison Shaw, a young grower from Port Orchard, Washington

Madison is first-generation in agriculture. She earned a viticulture degree from Washington State University and is beginning her career in Gallo’s Washington vineyards. She is the daughter of Amy Marin and Michael Shaw.

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From a single image such as this one, at left, of a Honeycrisp taken in July 2022, the app will measure fruit surface temperature, center, and fruit color development, right. (Courtesy Nipun Thennakoon/Washington State University)

AI targeting Honeycrisp heat stress — Video

Washington State University tests sunburn risk forecasting app.

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Joseph Talbott, a young grower from Palisade, Colorado

Joseph is a sixth-generation farmer who co-owns Talbott’s Cider Co. with his brother Charles and works with his family at Talbott Farms. His parents are Lynette and Bruce Talbott.

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Riley Martin, a young grower from Naches, Washington

Riley is a second-generation farmer who graduated from Perry Technical Institute, focusing on industrial automation. He is married to Taylor Martin and is the son of Denise and Roger Martin.

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Reagan, left, and Jacob Haas

Reagan and Jacob Haas, young growers from Wapato, Washington

The brothers are the fourth generation on their family farm. They are sons of Shawnie and Richard Haas and have two older brothers, John and Sterling.

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Jesse Stevens, a young grower from Waterloo, Illinois

Jesse is first-generation in agriculture and is pursuing a master’s degree in viticulture at Washington State University. He’s the son of Wendy and Jesse Stevens.

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Geraldine Diverres, a young grower from Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Geraldine has a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology and a master’s in plant biology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She finished her doctorate in horticulture at Washington State University and is now working at New Mexico State University. Her parents are Evelyn and Robert-Jean Diverres.

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A smaller and healthier Washington wine industry — Video

As the Washington wine industry contracts, it also finds areas of opportunity.

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