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.
Catching water in a net
Italian researcher uses netting to cut back on irrigation.
Measuring the reservoir below
Research project looks at soil moisture dynamics in Oregon’s dry-farmed Willamette Valley.
Water rule in review
Produce safety expert updates growers on proposed water quality regulations and risk assessments.
Vineyard volunteers help make Water from Wine
‘Connect together, give together': Horse Heaven Hills winery holds volunteer harvest and donates to clean water projects.
WSU Smart Orchard field days in English and Spanish
The Washington State University tree fruit extension team is offering two Smart Orchard field days in English and Spanish.
A grower’s tale of sucker grafts and drive rows
California’s Jeff Colombini discusses growing techniques, economics.
California growers choosing almonds over apricots
Labor costs for stone fruit production push growers toward nut crops.
Downpours and drainage
Heavy storms hitting Pennsylvania orchards harder; growers share how they are dealing with the deluge.
Colorado replants and reimagines
Following a killing freeze, some family fruit farms are reconsidering their future.