On hot viticulture field day, cooling system an appropriate highlight
Washington State University researcher Ben-Min Chang, left, warms up a vineyard temperature sensor to trigger his experimental evaporative cooling system
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.
Dealing with a deluge
Soil-savvy strategies for preventing flooding and erosion on the farm.
Elusive vectors for grapevine red blotch
Insects capable of spreading red blotch virus remain a worry in Oregon vineyards, but with improved water management strategies, some growers may learn to live with the pathogen.
Kalcsits named endowed chair for tree fruit environmental physiology and management at WSU
Washington State University physiologist Lee Kalcsits has been named WSU’s endowed chair for tree fruit environmental physiology and management, according
Weather events make farming riskier and harder
Northwest Michigan farms struggle with climate change.
Underground delivery goes to market
While continuing research, WSU scientist aims to commercialize subsurface wine grape irrigation.
Improving irrigation improves pear profits — Video
A precision approach can help pear growers protect packouts.
Soil pits get the view from below — Video
Washington State University Extension specialist advises digging soil pits to assess irrigation and nutrition.
Seeing things in a different light
Ste. Michelle specialist shares her strategies for remote sensing.