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GROWER PROFILE
Fisher & Wieser began growing peaches in 1928.
Dietz Distillery's owner/master distiller. " There's not
ever necessarily a clear solution. With the drought, it's
interesting to have out-of-the-box thinking, to throw
solutions onto the wall and see what works. "
Dietz and his father Case D. Fischer is considering
capturing rainwater and storing it in 30,000-gallon tanks to
supplement capacity during drier years. The orchards draw
from irrigation wells, with one serving the family's oldest
orchard. F&W began using drip irrigation in 1979.
While F&W isn't organically certified, it takes a more
natural route in avoiding strong chemicals. F&W controls
pests by spraying a light mixture of sulfurs, surfactants,
a natural detergent and neem oil. Because stink bugs
breathe through their pores, spraying them with natural
oil reduces populations. The trick is applying when pests
are dormant.
The method, which entails more frequent spraying,
but of less harsh formulations, is almost as effective as
chemicals, the younger Fischer said. While stinkbugs are
the most formidable insect pest, Dietz said the farm hasn't
experienced many bad pests so far.
Keeping a clean ship
Keeping brush areas clear and maintaining orchard
cleanliness are important in controlling areas harboring
insect pests.
" The weed control in keeping grass down has really
allowed the trees to flourish, " Fischer said. " The leaves are
very healthy. It's a very dynamic-looking orchard. "
When the family visits Fredericksburg, their orchard
receives many compliments.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of August 2023

Editor's Letter
Grower Profile: Keeping it clean
Biocontrols: Salinas Biological Summit
Organic Grower
Ag Tech: Drone assignment
Grapes: A piercing problem
Great Lakes EXPO News: Connecting growers through the digital market space
Plant & Soil Health: A strawberry threat
Farm Market & Agritourism: The first step is knowing who your customers are
CMI
Ag Labor Review
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
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August 2023 - 2
August 2023 - 3
August 2023 - Editor's Letter
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August 2023 - Grower Profile: Keeping it clean
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August 2023 - Biocontrols: Salinas Biological Summit
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August 2023 - Organic Grower
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August 2023 - Ag Tech: Drone assignment
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August 2023 - Grapes: A piercing problem
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August 2023 - Great Lakes EXPO News: Connecting growers through the digital market space
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August 2023 - Plant & Soil Health: A strawberry threat
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August 2023 - Farm Market & Agritourism: The first step is knowing who your customers are
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August 2023 - CMI
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August 2023 - Ag Labor Review
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