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WSU Decision Aid System Update May 2026
DAS May 2026 Updates
From Invasive to Infrared: Tools for Quantifying Heat Stress in Apples
Sunburn caused by extreme heat events presents a critical challenge for Washington apple growers, often resulting in packout losses of up to 40%. This study…
Weather with AgWeatherNet: AgWeatherNet Launches New Mobile App
WSU AgWeatherNet has launched a free, bilingual (English/Spanish) mobile app that delivers station specific near real time weather and air quality data, soil conditions, meteograms…
2026 Fresh & Processed Pear Committee Research Grant Awards
Based on the recommendations of the Pear Research Subcommittee (PRSC), the Fresh and Processed Pear Committees (FPC & PPC) approved $335,163 to fund seven (7)…
WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) Completes 2026 Funding Cycle and Sets Dates for 2026/27 Season
The WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) finished another successful funding cycle.
Survey: Improving Peach Twig Borer Monitoring and Management in Stone Fruit
The Utah State University is conducting a study to improve monitoring and management strategies of the peach twig borer (PTB) in the Western US in stone fruit (except…
Xerces Society Field Day: Building Farm Resilience with Pollinator Habitat
The Xerces Society and farm partners invite growers and agricultural professionals to attend an upcoming field day focused on pollinator habitat and farm resilience on…
Roundup and Meetup – Join the Conversation on Extremes
The researchers and Extension professionals from the SPARC project invite you to catch the monthly SPARC Orchard Roundup podcast, and register for our Orchard Meetups…
Selective Codling Moth Programs in Pears – Efficacy and Impact on Natural Enemies of Psylla
If you are transitioning to a selective integrated pest management (IPM) program for psylla don’t forget to implement codling moth controls. Broad spectrum materials used…
Watch for Fire Blight Risk
If we have warm temperatures and moisture during bloom be prepared to prevent fire blight infections. Consider the following reminders.
