Heat Mitigation with Cooling

It’s no surprise here in Eastern Washington that sunburn protection is crucial for getting apples in the bin. With temperatures guaranteed to reach the high nineties, utilizing a variety of cooling methods can play a major role in preventing sunburn. The cooling...

Post-Harvest Cherry Nutrient Requirements

Post-harvest nutrient management plays a crucial role in influencing the growth and development of tree fruit. There is a relatively short window for applying fall fertilizers in cherry trees while the leaves are still green and actively conducting photosynthesis. The...

Bee Activity with Wet Conditions

With an exceptionally wet winter carrying into the almond bloom period combined with the onset of unseasonably cold temperatures, almond producers are understandably concerned about bee activity and almond pollination.  Are there any tools to help us better understand...

Importance of Potassium After Historic Rainfall

Over the past several years, growers and other Ag producers have been wishing for rain, and this winter Mother Nature tried to drown those wishes with historic rainfall. Growers are much better positioned this spring from a water supply perspective, but the heavy...

Nitrogen Planning for the Season

Using UCD Sampling Guidelines for Nitrogen Planning   Most of us are familiar with the 4R’s of fertilizer: Right place, Right rate, Right source, Right time. These rules are not only beneficial for the sake of efficiency but also to make sure the grower’s money...