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In most perennial fruit trees, initial Spring growth and early fruit development rely mainly on nutrient reserves accumulated the previous season. There is evidence that…

Join WSU’s Tree Fruit Extension Team.  Nationally, Washington ranks first in the production of apples, sweet cherries, and pears. The Washington tree fruit industry contributes…

Learn how to strengthen your farm operation with a healthy cash flow and make it possible to do what you love most! The day will…

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…

As part of a Pear IPM project we are tracking natural enemies in pear orchards and we wanted to share who is active now with…

The end of pear season is finally upon us. One topic of discussion is the potential need for and strategy for postharvest sprays to manage…

The WSTFA’s Annual Meeting is accepting Research News Flash registrations for the 114th Meeting in Yakima on Dec. 3, 4, & 5th. Presenters will provide…

For the eighth consecutive year, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission has conducted studies to provide the Northwest cherry industry basic information about residues of…

There is one extra help, temporary position with the WSU Extension Office. The position of Tree Fruit Extension Assistant will be responsible for working on…

The FDA has recently announced further flexibility for growers with respect to testing the agricultural water used for postharvest washing and cooling, hand washing, sanitizing…