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Our latest stories about crop management:
Washington wine industry to gather at WineVit Feb. 7–10
The Washington wine industry will gather to honor leaders, discuss challenges and opportunities, taste disease-resistant
Researchers continue blueberry pollination survey
Researchers are continuing to survey blueberry growers about pollination methods as part of a multistate
Cherry Institute hits Yakima, preceded by systems tour
Northwest Cherry Growers President B.J. Thurlby shares reflections on the 2021 cherry season and insights
Pollination education
Nationwide study underway to determine the value of wild bees.
Flesh browning in Gala
Disorder can disrupt long-term Gala storage.
Growing pains for pear growers
Study shows financial hurdles to breaking into Oregon’s pear industry.
Mapping vineyard variability
Michigan dips its toe into precision viticulture technologies.
Winery weathering through uncertain weather
Improving flexibility is the key to managing logistics amid sudden weather changes.
Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund deadline Jan. 31
Tilth Alliance is now accepting applications from Washington farmers seeking financial assistance to support projects
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days Jan. 18–20 and Feb. 9
Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension announced the schedule for North Central Washington
Smart Orchard 2.0
Progress underway in second season of sensor-packed apple blocks to understand how the emerging tech can benefit orchards.
Probing a problem
New task force hopes to drive renewed research and extension attention to codling moth control.
The next frontier: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Robinson advocates for boosting soil health research for tree fruit.
Learning from the ground up: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
A relentless search for innovative ideas and industry contributions make Mike Robinson the 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year.
“It all has to go together”: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Grower of the Year Mike Robinson says horticulture requires big thinking.
Virtual spotlight on Washington agriculture
A video tour for scientists showcases Washington orchardists who are blazing new trails in fruit production.
Vineyards seeking a sustainable system
Founding Willamette Valley winery takes a wide view of environmental responsibility.
Low-water tips for vineyards
California grape growers share suggestions for managing water scarcity.
Sustaining history for California vineyards
California wine industry has years of sustainable certification.
Rootstocks take Washington viticulture to the next level
Walla Walla wine region co-founder Norm McKibben looks at replanting as an opportunity to advance the industry.
Changes taking root in Washington vineyards
The initial phylloxera panic replaced by rootstock trials and replanting plans.
New roots, new systems
At Les Collines Vineyard, a new manager mixes innovations into renovations.
Don’t cut your options with Cosmic Crisp
Growers learning the importance of balance between cropping and renewal pruning on maturing WA 38 trees.
Hansen: Shining the light on collaboration
Research collaboration is helping to bring global awareness to Washington wines.
Kansas comeback
Growers making modern apple orchards work.
Mounding in Michigan
Growers find that gathering soil around trees increases vigor.
Vineyarding in the Far North
Wineries making a mark in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Water, water nowhere, but apples get enough to drink
In Western Sonoma County, apples can grow sans irrigation while drought looms across much of California.
Just how hot is it as growers keep their cool?
Research into real-time fruit temperature sensors should show if there’s value to be gained by precision cooling.
Pushing precision into practice in the vineyard
Wine grape growers have more to learn about precision viticulture.