April 1, 2024

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Nutrient and Water Management

Featured stories about nutrient and water management topics — and more — in this issue.

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New online tool for Northwest grape growers

Scheduling irrigation in sandy soils

Inversion conditions help inform frost forecasts

The value of variable orchard inputs

X-ray visions for sterile insect technique

Apple industry sees constant change in Central Washington

IFTA speakers share insights with the industry

The future for irrigators and automation — Video

Research revealing grapevine root relationships

Milkovich: Where do we grow from here?

New tool will help growers keep better track of chilling hours

A look at the new Smart Orchard location, a 30-acre block of WA 38 apples on a fruiting wall and under shade netting near Mattawa, Washington. (Courtesy Washington State University)

Washington’s Smart Orchard gets a new home

Industry leaders honored at the International Fruit Tree Association conference in Yakima, Washington, Feb. 14, from left to right: Dave Gleason, Outstanding Grower Award; Tom Auvil, Lifetime Achievement Award; Stefano Musacchi, Outstanding Researcher Award; Jeff Cleveringa, Industry Service Award; and Mauricio Frias, Outstanding Extension Educator Award. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

IFTA honors leaders amid research updates