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Nutrient and Water Management
Featured stories about nutrient and water management — and more — in this issue.
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Drilling down on water stress sensors
Washington State University researchers share conclusions of two-year study into the use of plant-based sensors to guide irrigation.
Sprayer maintenance improves mist opportunities
Don’t neglect the sprayer part of your spray program.
Dealing with fall leaves that are not free falling
Northwest pruners contend with leaves that refuse to fall.
BMSB does not like the desert
Invasive pest fares poorly on arid diet as parasitoid introductions continue in Northwest.
Catching water in a net
Italian researcher uses netting to cut back on irrigation.
Think before you spray it
Schedule disease control for the season you are in, not the average, urge WineVit speakers.
IFTA tour sees Michigan growers meeting the challenges
IFTA tours resilient Michigan orchards.
IFTA focus: Meeting consumer demands
Retail and labor trends will continue to challenge fruit growers.
IFTA focus: EverCrisp an up-and-comer in Michigan
IFTA panel explores EverCrisp’s potential in Michigan.
You’re wasting water on your Concord grapes
Concords do just fine with less water, just in case you have less someday.
Fertilizer fine-tuning for Oregon pears
In the fertile soils of Oregon’s Hood River orchards, growers may be able to back off fertilizer temporarily in the face of high prices.
The inside scoop on compost
A compost professional and vineyard enthusiast share tips for making the most of soil amendments.
Dininny: Strength in difficult days
Finding inspiration in New Zealand’s fruit community.
Good Stuff: April 1, 2023
A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers
Washington Apple Education Foundation art contest deadline May 1
The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release the opening of its annual Year of the Apple Art Contest.
North American Blueberry Council hires Houtby as government affairs director
The North American Blueberry Council has selected Alyssa Houtby as its new government affairs director...
USApple creates environmental position, promotes Liwanag
The U.S. Apple Association has promoted one of its staff members to the newly created position of manager of environmental affairs.