Berry boom: Washington organic grower shifts focus to blueberries

Organics are central for a Washington tree fruit grower which successfully transitioned to blueberries. All of the blueberries grown by Applegate Orchards/Blue Mountain Farms, in Burbank, Washington, in... more »

Organics play big part in growing high-altitude pears for Prey’s Fruit Barn & Orchards

Organics are important for Prey’s Fruit Barn & Orchards. For nearly half a century, the Wenatchee Valley orchards have grown pears in elevations as high as 1,500 feet... more »

In-depth data: New carbon monitoring system digs deep into soil health

A tool originally developed to monitor wildfire smoke has the potential to help farmers improve soil health, combat climate change, and even predict the weather. Organic grower Braga... more »

Nitrogen needs: Calculating nitrogen release a multifaceted process

It’s imperative that enough nitrogen be available during a crop’s peak uptake period. This generally begins three to four weeks after full-season crops are planted, and this period... more »

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