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Preparing For Winter
Preparing For Winter
Preparing For Winter
Getting ready for dormancy is an important part of a good crop management plan for growers across the Northwest.  From the heat of summer to now getting ready for the cold of winter.  Independent certified crop adviser Marc Suderman reminds growers to consider what goes into your trees and vines from the stored reserves for the cold months ahead.   “This incl...
Focus On Fruit for 04/21/22
Focus On Fruit for 04/21/22
Focus On Fruit for 04/21/22
What impact did last week's storm have on the local cherry crop? We turned to B.J. Thurlby to find out. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com
Despite Slow Start, Local Cherry Harvest Looking Good
Despite Slow Start, Local Cherry Harvest Looking Good
Despite Slow Start, Local Cherry Harvest Looking Good
So far, the 2020 cherry harvest has been a unique one, not because of coronavirus or trade issues, but Mother Nature. B.J. Thurlby, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Commission, said the weather has not been cooperating with growers, creating slowdowns in the harvest ...
Garden Minute: Predicting and Preparing for Frost
Garden Minute: Predicting and Preparing for Frost
Garden Minute: Predicting and Preparing for Frost
Are you worried about what frost could do to your yard but you don't know when one might come and what can help? WSU Master Gardener Bonnie Orr is here to help.   If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail krounce@cherrycreekradio.com....
Northwest Feeling Very Fall Like
Northwest Feeling Very Fall Like
Northwest Feeling Very Fall Like
The weather across the Inland Northwest has turned noticeably cooler over the past couple of days.  Dennis Hull with the National Weather Service says temperatures across the region are expected to be below normal over the next couple of days, and the area will also see showers roll in from the Pacific.  So...
Frost Possible Across Inland Northwest This Weekend
Frost Possible Across Inland Northwest This Weekend
Frost Possible Across Inland Northwest This Weekend
After several days of near record heat, Central and Eastern Washington returned to more seasonable weather Tuesday and Wednesday with clouds, showers and cooler temperatures rolling in from the Pacific.  National Weather Service meteorologist Dennis Hull said this system will stick with the area through Thursday, but should clear out for the weekend.  ...