Fumigation rules delayed
New regulations on the use of agricultural fumigants, due to go into effect at the beginning of this year, have
Organic matter matters
Soils are one of the most complex biological communities. A teaspoon of soil has more than 180 million bacteria, according
Compost does good things
Growers can often make their own compost, reducing some of the transportation costs from trucking it in to the orchard
Organic fertilizer calculator
Oregon State University has developed a tool to help growers compare the cost, nutrient value, and nitrogen availability of organic
Options for weed control
Good weed control is most important early in the season, but fall may be a better time to get the
Nutrition guidelines for grapes
Dr. Joan Davenport, who has long championed the need for grape nutrition guidelines specific to the Pacific Northwest, is in