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New Resources for Little Cherry Scouting and Sampling
New materials and trainings are available from WSU and OSU for X-disease phytoplasma and Little cherry virus scouting and sampling. Materials include a flier in…
X-disease Phytoplasma & Little Cherry Virus Scouting & Sampling
It is critical to scout and sample for X-disease phytoplasma and Little cherry virus-1, 2 this year in order to stop the spread of the…
New Export Training Coordinator
After 15+ years of acting as the export training coordinator for stone fruit exports to Mexico and B.C., Canada, and for apple exports to Taiwan…
Research Reviews – Busted!
The WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) presents research reviews for cherry and stone fruit, apple horticulture/postharvest, apple crop protection, and technology. WTFRC also administers…
The COVID-19 Q&A is here to support your operation!
We know that many of you are having to adjust to the new restrictions and a sea of information tied to COVID-19. Our Extension team…
Apple Leafcurling Midge
A pest of apples, including ornamental malus species, the apple leafcurling midge larvae feed in the growing shoots, causing gall-like thickening and rolling the leaves. The…
Online Pear IPM Insect Data
Are you interested in seeing natural enemy and psylla/mite levels in WA and OR pear orchards? Scouting data for 16 WA and OR locations is…
News from Tree Fruit Extension Economics
WSU Extension Specialist Karina Gallardo has recently revised the Tree Fruit Extension Economics website. We have also updated the Economics page on our Tree Fruit…
Airblast Sprayer Calibration and Configuration
WSDA is offering on-farm technical assistance to train growers on proper calibration techniques that can reduce drift from airblast sprayer applications. Properly calibrated equipment is…
Opportunity: Agricultural Robotics Internship
Abundant Robotics is preparing to deploy the world's first robotic apple harvesters. We are seeking interns to help operate, evaluate the performance of, and nominate…
