In the box
Dear Good Fruit Grower: Orchardists should be concerned about woodpiles and orchard regrowth. A few years ago, there was an
Stylizing wines in the vineyard
Deficit irrigation is not just for controlling canopy size. A Washington State wine company sees potential in using deficit irrigation
Good Point – Dan Fazio
At the beginning of every year, growers ask me, "What are the chances that we will get immigration reform this
Good Question – Grape Quality
Washington State's wine industry has built a solid reputation for producing premium wine, but there is always room for improvement.
Labor-saving thinner
Karen Lewis is testing a mechanical thinner developed at the University of Bonn, Germany, with the help of intern Dennis
Igloos for orchards
Shawn Mattoon of Intershelter, Inc., left, stands with Grant Nelson of the Association of Washington Businesses in front of dome
Good Point – Frank Gasperini
Since I joined the National Council of Agricultural Employers last September, the administration and Congress have changed dramatically. Change, in
Keeping teens safe
As schools empty for the summer, many teenagers find work in the tree fruit industry. Employers hiring adolescents now have
Good Point – R. Troy Peters
Surfactants or soil wetters can help soils that repel water, but Washington State University's Troy Peters found no benefits for