CONTENTS PLANT & SOIL HEALTH ISSUE | APRIL 2024 My Efficient Vineyard can be used 10 in multiple crops to aid decisions The AgAID Institute looks at 6 AI to help meet future needs FEATURES 06 On-farm AI Water, farm and labor research to guide decisions as climate changes 10 Making the grade Data collection tool expands farm management 14 Carmel Valley winegrapes Thinning, wildlife control aid Parsonage Village Vineyard 18 Orchard insights International Fruit Tree Association spotlights Yakima Valley tree training systems 24 Tree fruit honorees IFTA recognizes individuals 26 Fruit industry professionals honored Pennsylvania ag industry recognizes achievements DEPARTMENTS 04 Editor's Letter 28 Business 30 32 Farm Market & Agritourism 34 Classifieds 35 Ad Index Fresh Views On the Cover Aggressive pruning and spraying are important for Parsonage Village Vineyard's Frank Melicia, who grows winegrapes in Carmel Valley. Photo by Doug Ohlemeier. PAGE 14 FRUITGROWERSNEWS.COM | 3 14 Growing winegrapes in California's Carmel Valleyhttp://www.FRUITGROWERSNEWS.COM