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...

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...