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September 2026
WA 64 Sunflare™ Pre-Harvest Field Tour North
Join Kate Evans, Stefano Musacchi, Manoella Mendoza and Bernardita Sallato to learn more about our new apple variety WA 64, trade marked as SunflareTM First stop is a 5 th leaf planting at WSU Sunrise Orchard on 4 different rootstocks (Bud 9, G 969, G 890 and G 41) and a newly top grafted block. These will be contrasted with the 11th leaf trees at the apple breeding program Phase 3 site in Quincy. When Wednesday, September 30th at 10:00…
Find out more »Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
Join us in our next club meeting to learn about the Washington Apple Commission and how it can support apple growers.
Find out more »October 2026
Apple Focus Group
WSU Extension and the WSDA would like your help in researching changes in pesticide use in apples from 2020 to 2026 for organic and conventional apples. This will be done in a focus group setting. This information will help inform future WSU research to better meet the needs of the apple industry by identifying what is and isn’t being used in apple crop protection.
Find out more »Apple Focus Group
WSU Extension and the WSDA would like your help in researching changes in pesticide use in apples from 2020 to 2026 for organic and conventional apples. This will be done in a focus group setting. This information will help inform future WSU research to better meet the needs of the apple industry by identifying what is and isn’t being used in apple crop protection.
Find out more »Horticulture for Engineers – FIRA
Date: October 19, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Yakima SunDome - Fair State Room This event is free to attend, but we ask people to register to get a proper headcount of attendance Registration Register for the event HERE Description This event is an introductory primer for FIRA USA that aims to equip engineers and technology developers with essential specialty fruit horticultural practices, operational insights, and field considerations to improve collaborations between the agricultural technology industry and growers…
Find out more »FIRA USA 2026
The future of orchard management and agricultural technology is arriving in Yakima, Washington. From October 20–22, 2026, FIRA USA 2026 will gather growers, technology developers, research institutions, and industry leaders at State Fair Park in Yakima for North America’s premier event dedicated to autonomous farming, ag robotics, and smart technology solutions.
Find out more »November 2026
Cider Institute and WSU Mount Vernon NWREC to Host Hands-On Cider Laboratory and Sensory Training in Washington
Five days of advanced professional training will give cider producers practical skills in laboratory testing, quality control, and sensory analysis The Cider Institute, in partnership with WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center (NWREC), will bring two advanced, hands-on cider and perry production courses to Mount Vernon in November 2026. Designed for working cider producers, the courses provide practical training in two critical areas of cider quality: laboratory analysis and sensory evaluation. Essential Laboratory Testing of Cider &…
Find out more »WTFRC 2027 NW Cherry Research Review
The 2027 NW Cherry Research Review will be held November 3, 2026 at the Yakima Convention Center. Join growers, industry members, researchers, and partners for updates on industry-funded projects, practical findings, and emerging tools for the tree fruit industry. Attendance is free and open to the public. An agenda and a copy of the reports that will be presented are available on the WTFRC website.
Find out more »46th Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop
The Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop will take place November 3rd and 4th at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel in Portland, OR.
Find out more »December 2026
WTFRC 2027 Technology Research Review
The 2027 Technology Research Review will be held December 3, 2026 at the Yakima Valley College. Join growers, industry members, researchers, and partners for updates on industry-funded projects, practical findings, and emerging tools for the tree fruit industry. Attendance is free and open to the public. An agenda and a copy of the reports that will be presented are available on the WTFRC website.
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