Renewed research in the Rogue Valley
Oregon State University Extension plants new vineyards for studies as region’s wine grape acreage continues to grow.
Wine grapes show a spectrum of stress
WSU researcher paints nuanced picture of how wine grape varieties respond to water deficits.
Rain on the cherry parade
Damage to cherries in recent foul weather in the Lodi, California, area in May 2019. (Courtesy Joe Cataldo/J&M Farms) instagram.com/jandmfarmslodi_
Washington’s drought worsens
Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday expanded Washington’s drought to cover nearly half the state, including most of Central Washington’s
Mulch-in cherries
Researchers study benefits of applying mulch to mature Oregon cherry orchard.
Irrigating grapes: water less, water early
WSU viticulturist shares irrigation tips for juice and wine grapes.
How to get water right in the orchard
Researcher provides tools and tips for better irrigation management.
Johnson: The other side of the rainbow
Good Fruit Grower's Jared Johnson explains how we handled this issue’s cover shot, which was just too big to fit.
Water wins for Eastern Washington
Congress approves Western water plans, boosts Bureau of Reclamation budget.
Using sensors to test vineyard stress
Measuring vine stress with stem pressure tests is time-consuming, but a new approach using soil tension could provide wine grape growers a wealth of valuable data.