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February 2026
2026 International Orchard Meetup Webinar Series: The Impacts of Weather on Pome Fruit Quality and Storability
The International Virtual Orchard Meetup program brings together growers, researchers, government, and Extension agents. This year the meetups will discuss challenges related to heat stress, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable.
Find out more »March 2026
WA 64 Pruning Workshop
Join us for a WA 64 Pruning Workshop led by Dr. Stefano Musacchi at the WSU Sunrise Orchard March 5th from 9:30 am - 11:30am. This event is free, and no registration is required. WSU Sunrise Orchard 114 Sunrise Court, Rock Island, WA 98850 United States
Find out more »WSU Tree Fruit Heat School
Join us March 11th from 8:30 AM-2:30 PM for the WSU Tree Fruit Heat School. This free event will focus on understanding and managing heat-related challenges in apple and pear production. The program brings together research-based insights and applied discussions on sunburn physiology and mitigation, red color development in apples and pears, and the impacts of heat on postharvest storage and fruit quality.
Find out more »Okanogan Pest Management Discussion Group
A planning meeting to make a process to talk to neighbors and scout to remove wild trees and manage backyard trees that are a source of codling moth.
Find out more »Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club Join our March meeting Dr. Marco Pitino (USDA -ARS). Dr. Pitino has an extensive background in molecular biology and plant pathology, encompassing a deep exploration of plant, insect, and pathogen interactions. His work centers on identifying key effector proteins involved in these interactions and developing innovative countermeasures, such as specialized protein inhibitors, to mitigate the harmful effects of plant pathogens. Dr. Pitino will talk about "Breaking the Cycle of X-Disease in Cherry: Advanced Strategies…
Find out more »April 2026
Postharvest discussion forum
Postharvest Discussion Forum April 7, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM WSU Yakima County Extension Office 2403 S 18th St, Union Gap, WA Hybrid Format: In-Person + Online Option Available Join us for our second Postharvest Discussion Forum, bringing together growers, packers, storage managers, researchers, and extension specialists to discuss current challenges facing Washington’s tree fruit industry. This event is free and open to the public. The program will feature two focused research updates followed by a moderated industry discussion…
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