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Our latest stories about crop management:
Tech helps count every drop in a drought
Precision irrigation tools and data help Harry & David navigate a drought.
Thirst management for wine grapes
Oregon State research shows an early-season drink for grapevines boosts yields more than waiting to water.
Why DIY with nursery trees?
Eastern growers see cheaper trees and more management with on-farm nurseries.
More vineyards opt to send in the machines
UC Davis extension specialist shares how California grape growers have made mechanization work.
Longtime Horse Heaven Hills supervisor named Grower of the Year at WineVit
Hipolito Vargas, with 40 years as a supervisor of Champoux Vineyards, was named the Erick Hanson Memorial 2023 Grower of the Year on Feb. 9 at the annual WineVit conference in Kennewick, Washington.
Measuring the reservoir below
Research project looks at soil moisture dynamics in Oregon’s dry-farmed Willamette Valley.
WineVit Day 2: The future is sustainable
The second day of the Washington wine industry’s annual convention hosted panels of industry leaders talking about the future, from replanting on rootstocks to marketing momentum around sustainability.
The chill factor in waking up cherry trees
Research at UC Davis aims to improve dormancy breaking and the chill-portion model, which is less accurate due to climate change.
Uncovering the Ellepot advantage
Trees propagated in biodegradable paper pots can grow faster than their bareroot brethren.
Get a head start on crop load management
EXPO session discusses precision crop load management.
Hansen: A clear objective for smoke research
Washington State Wine Commission is taking a multipronged approach.
Scharlau: A proactive pathway for problem-solving
Grape industries need collaborative approaches to the challenges they face.
Study tests orchard trellis alternatives
Research looks at options to replace wooden posts.
More grape growers going grafting
Growers share the pros and cons of grafting during Washington State Grape Society annual meeting.
Italian orchards growing into the multiverse
IFTA Italy tour-goers gawk at multileader planar systems.
More Lone Star grapes supplying Texas wine industry
Texas wine industry growing swiftly.
Where pathogens persist in the packing house
Clemson University food safety study focuses on dry packing-line surfaces.
2023 Cherry Institute hits Yakima
The 80th annual Cherry Institute in Yakima kicked off with a look back at the 2022 crop from B.J. Thurlby, president of the Northwest Cherry Growers, which hosts the event.
Picking something different for U-pick plantings
More U-pick growers are choosing trellises over freestanding trees.
Finding flavor in Southwest Michigan wine
Grower seeks to unlock region’s viticultural potential.
Carbon calculations for Washington orchards
As interest grows on the climate implications of agriculture, it raises questions the industry needs more research to answer.
2023 Northwest Pear Research Review to be held Feb. 16
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, on behalf of the Fresh Pear Committee and Processed
A BerrySmart idea
Blueberry industry launches version of Smart Orchard Project.
Great Lakes EXPO, Day 2: Join the stone fruit revolution
Michigan State University horticulture professor Greg Lang is calling for a stone fruit revolution.
NW Hort Show highlights: Day 2
Day 2 of the NW Hort Show went deep into soil health, rootstock selection, ag investments and regulation.
Research welcome: 2022 Good Fruit Growers of the Year
McDougall and Sons’ research investments and partnerships net benefits for all growers.
Bierer: Carbon accounting
New USDA soil project will assess carbon balance of an apple orchard over time.
A degree direction
With a new department and chair, WSU will soon offer a V&E degree strengthened by industry connections.
Uncovering ground truths
Michigan conference shows how healthy soils make better vineyards.
Grape Society holds annual meeting to share research findings and crop updates, recognize industry members
Gary Schrimsher was honored with the Lloyd H. Porter Grower of the Year award by