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Our latest stories about crop management:
Okanogan opportunities
North Central Washington growers are finding new life in Honeycrisp-derived club varieties well-suited for their climate.
Growing in wide open spaces
Oroville grower sticks with mid-density and larger trees, even for new plantings of premium varieties.
Vineyardists adapting to the future now
Wine grape growers already contend with climate change impacts, according to two German growers who share perspectives on responding.
Blueberry growers needed for pollination survey
As part of a project to improve blueberry pollination, a nationwide research team is trying
Washington warns about dry conditions, joining much of the Western U.S. facing dire drought
The state of Washington issued a drought advisory covering most of the state, following an unusually dry spring.
Avoiding trellis trouble
An IFTA panel shares insights into the evolution of trellis design and how to engineer for a fruitful future.
Wineries find it pays to put a label on it
New York viticulture seeks to verify sustainable practices.
High-tech bee boosters
Cherry growers turn to tech companies to supplement honey bee pollination.
Growing relationships and profits
How a people-first approach helped one Washington wine grape grower succeed in a pandemic.
Spreadsheet savvy approach to growing profits
Successful planning starts with measuring expenses, revenues.
Using pruning power for vine balance
Vineyard pruners should seek balance between vigor and yield.
Washington’s annual Wine & Music event May 18–23
Auction of Washington Wines announced in a news release their annual Wine & Music event
Lack of calcium isn’t the problem
Look beyond adding calcium as a solution to calcium disorders.
Calcium for bitter pit: Save it, don’t spray it
Study shows calcium treatments do little to reduce bitter pit.
Searching the soil
Five years into soil health project, WSU researchers are finding important impacts on production and packouts.
Studying the biorenovation equation
As an alternative to fumigation, biorenovation fights replant disease, but cost-to-benefit ratio is unclear.
Idaho’s anchor for fruit growers
Parma pomologist helps state’s growers, connects industry to innovations in apple production.
Prepared to grow a bunch
How University of Idaho’s Essie Fallahi introduced table grapes to growers in the Gem State.
For Washington wine, the glasses are half full
The challenges for the state’s wine industry highlight a few bright spots.
IFTA regional roundup
Annual winter conference highlights planting trends throughout North America.
Good to Know: How soil structure improves root health
Aggregates, or bits of soil, with different sizes are ideal for trees.
Honeycrisp deep dive: the sequel
Great Lakes growers give IFTA virtual visitors their take on the profitable but difficult variety.
Mission: Blue nutrition
Researchers adapt organic blueberry nutrition guidelines for arid Eastern Washington.
Irrigation of things
Penn State studying internet-enabled watering technology.
Dealing with a deluge
Soil-savvy strategies for preventing flooding and erosion on the farm.
Honeycrisp deep dive
Experienced growers give IFTA virtual visitors their take on the profitable but difficult variety.
How stressed are hot grapes?
Researcher studies heat effects on wine grapes.
An a-peeling approach for bitter pit prediction
A new method for predicting bitter pit shows promise for New York Honeycrisp.
New day for DAS
Decision Aid System enters new chapter with new leader.
Translating tree talk
Dendrometers promise insight into tree stress to help growers fine-tune irrigation practices.