Water relief workshops, tips, and USDA aid available for growers
One of several billboards dot California's Central Valley in April 2015 from agriculture groups trying to increase public awareness
Washington governor declares drought in three regions
Expected water volumes from snow pack in Washington show several areas below 50 percent of normal as of March
Mulches can conserve water
Clover Research in the Pacific Northwest suggests that mulch placed in the tree row can cut a young
Choices are extensive when choosing cover crops
Vineyardists have an array of cover crop choices, but the type of cover crop that works best will depend on
Avoiding heat stress in cherries
If the trees don’t have enough moisture, fruit quality can be affected
How much drought is too much?
How much drought can an orchard tolerate in midsummer? The answer will vary from orchard to orchard, depending mainly on
Helping trees through dry times
Fruit is basically made up of water and sugar. It takes an estimated 300 pounds of water to produce one
Handling vines during drought
by Stan Clarke Grape growers all over Washington State are concerned by the lack of precipitation this past winter.
How to cope with drought
As Pacific Northwest growers look for ways to stretch their reduced irrigation allotments during the worst drought in decades, all
Water transfers may leave some with less water
Efficiencies designed to conserve irrigation water may in fact increase water consumption and leave some users with less water, a