The Importance and Difference Between Soil Tests

Growing a crop can be difficult, there are many different metrics that need to be correct to get the desired yield. Water management, proper pruning, keeping pests and disease away, and adequate nutrition. Here at Wilbur-Ellis, we are always looking for scientifically...

Irrigating Cherries Pre/Post Harvest

In Eastern WA, it is not abnormal to see temperatures well into the nineties during cherry harvest. Because of this hot weather proper irrigation timing is crucial. With Probe Schedule and the help of the Wilbur-Ellis water management team, we are here to help growers...

In Season Nutrient Requirement

Nutrient management plays a vital role in determining an orchard’s tree growth, yield, and fruit quality. Careful manipulation of fertilizer formulation products as well as precision application strategy can be effective in improving fertilizer use efficiency and soil...

Beating Weeds in Wheat: Deliver a One-Two Punch in the Palouse

Beating Weeds in Wheat: Deliver a One-Two Punch in the Palouse   In the rich and well-drained loess hills of the Palouse in eastern Washington and western Idaho, the yields of soft white winter wheat can easily achieve 120 bushels per acre and even climb to 150...

Increasing Yield of Cosmic Crisp® Apples

WA 38 (marketed as Cosmic Crisp) is a recently released apple cultivar from the WSU breeding program. At times, it experiences a heavy June drop, resulting in low yields. Applications of the ethylene inhibitor ReTain® Plant Growth Regulator during bloom on other apple...