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Nutrient and Water Management
Featured stories about nutrient and water management, and more, in this issue.
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Tall order for dwarfing roots
New OSU researcher aims to renew work with amelanchier rootstocks for pears.
Growing out of green spot
Growing evidence suggests green spot in WA 38 is similar to bitter pit, and incidence is declining as trees mature and settle down.
Climate protection tips for vineyards
Climate change is bringing more heat waves, droughts and early frosts to vineyards. Experts on a Unified symposium panel advised growers on how to keep vines healthy in the new normal.
Research rebuild for Oregon tree fruit team
With new postharvest scientist, Hood River, Oregon, restaffs its research team.
New scientists, new research directions
USDA programs take on soil health and postharvest research for tree fruit and grapes.
Adams’ apples, plus peaches and pears
IFTA tours Pennsylvania: Fresh sales, high-density plantings and precision ag on display in Adams County.
IFTA digs into RAD
Researchers narrowing in on causes of rapid apple decline.
Frost defense by air and ground
Penn State studies autonomous frost protection in orchards.
Cherry system tour spotlights three training techniques
Washington State University holds annual cherry system tour.
Look below to bring up soil health
Researchers offer tips for getting the most out of your soil.
Nuanced improvement for Washington wine industry
WineVit speakers describe supply-demand balances as better but with caveats.
Lidar technology aims for accurate sprays — Video
Lidar sensor measures canopy density and adjusts spray settings automatically.
Hoheisel: Chilling insights — Video
New model to predict blueberry cold hardiness, developed with years of bud damage data, now available on WSU’s AgWeatherNet.
Witherbee: Nutrition to tuition — A history of WAEF
Outgoing Washington Apple Education Foundation leader reflects on past, looks to future.
Desmond Samples, a young grower from Washington’s Tri-Cities area
Desmond is the first generation of his immediate family in agriculture and has been working at Fidélitas Wines while attending school at Washington State University. He is the son of Joella and Cedric Samples.
WSU releases Asian giant hornet guide for beekeepers
Two Washington State University entomologists have released a guide for beekeepers to recognize and even prevent damage to their colonies by Asian giant hornets. The
War in the heart of Europe’s apple production region may change the global picture for apple exports, according to Washington Apple Commission
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is not just a humanitarian and political crisis, it’s also an agricultural one. Ukraine is one of the world’s top
Okanogan County apple maggot boundaries to remain unchanged in 2022
Apple maggot quarantine boundaries in Okanogan County, Washington, will remain the same this year, while fruit industry leaders mull possible changes for 2023, said Jon