Tim Waters

The smoky skies have been some of the biggest local headlines over the past couple of days.  You’ve heard the warning about the smoke impacting workers, kids practicing high school sports, anyone spending time outdoors and even our livestock.   B...

Washington State University will hold its annual Onion Field Day August 30th at Harley Farms outside of Prosser.  WSU’s Tim Waters said this is a great field day for onion growers or consultants.   “It’s a variety trial, is the main reason we want growers to attend.  You can come look at vari...

With temperatures well above 100 degrees, corn growers are asked to watch for pests in their fields.  Washington State University’s Tim Waters said compared to other vegetable crops, corn can handle the heat better, water levels will need to be monitored closely.  But he s...

With extremely hot weather expected to return later this week, onion growers are reminded to keep a close eye on their fields.  Washington State University’s Tim Waters says, much like potatoes, water management is very important when temperatures soar.  He said ...

Temperatures may have retreated from the triple digits we saw earlier this week, but the weather is still hot for much of the region.  And with those hot temperatures, it’s critical that potato growers manage their water wisely.   “So we really urge growers, when it’s hot like this to, watch their water management," said Washington State University's Tim Waters.  "If they have soil monit

Northwest corn crops will benefit from the warmer weather in the forecast.  But with that increased growth comes the need to scout for a pests.  Tim Waters with WSU says they’ve received reports over the past couple of weeks of a new pest, specifically on the southern Columbia Basin.  While he woul...

While the figures have not been as high as past seasons, onion growers are asked to watch are fields for thrips.  Washington State University’s Tim Waters said onion thrips numbers have been increasing over the past couple of weeks.   “...

The 2018 growing season has been great for Northwest potato growers.  In fact, the fear of late blight put out by Washington State University at the start of the season has not come to pass.  And this point, only one case of late blight has not been reported in Columbia Basin spuds.  But, th...

Yesterday, we told you what potato growers need to be watching for in their fields.  Today, we turn to the onions.  Tim Waters with WSU said the window on many of the early season insect threats is closing, but thrips are starting to show up in area fields.   “...

With warm temperatures to start the spring, many potato growers are enjoying healthy germination.  Because of that, growers across the Inland Northwest are reminded to be vigilant of pests and other problems.  Washington State University’s Tim Waters said growers need to watch out for volunteer potatoes left behind from last year’s crop for a variety of reasons.   “They can ha...