News Articles
Fruit set and S-alleles in pear
Written by Ryan Sheick and Stefano Musacchi, WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee. June 2020. Introduction European pear (Pyrus communis L.) is an…
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!
When asked to write a short article about what people should know about WTFRC’s research reviews, I thought it best not to assume that everyone…
WSDA Spray Drift Surveillance
WSDA sent the email below to licensed applicators the second week of May. It highlights new surveillance of off-target spray drift. If you would like…
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…
