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October 2021
X-Disease Phytoplasma Vector Management Field Day (North)
Invited speakers: Tobin Northfield, Assistant Professor of Entomology WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee Host plant feeding and oviposition by leafhoppers (and the role of groundcover) Extenday/Surround field trials DVAC demonstration for how to collect large amounts of insects quickly Louis (Louie) Nottingham, Research Assistant Professor WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee Insecticide trials findings Tianna Dupont, Tree Fruit Extension Regional Specialist (North) WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee Give a quick reminder on…
Find out more »X-Disease Phytoplasma Vector Management Field Day (South)
Invited speakers: Tobin Northfield, Assistant Professor of Entomology WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee Host plant feeding and oviposition by leafhoppers (and the role of groundcover) Extenday/Surround field trials DVAC demonstration for how to collect large amounts of insects quickly Louis (Louie) Nottingham, Research Assistant Professor WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee 1. Insecticide trials findings Bernardita Sallato, Tree Fruit Extension Regional Specialist (South) WSU Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Prosser 1. Give a quick…
Find out more »Choosing products that work: A discussion of pesticide efficacy – Pear IPM Study Circle
Join us to discuss 2019-2021 pear pest insecticide research results from Louis Nottingham, WSU Entomology and grower experience from the field.
Find out more »Are you happy with your orchard productivity? – Pear Horticulture Study Circles
Come prepared to discuss: Do you have blocks with too much or not enough vigor - why? What makes blocks you are happy with behave with good balance? Challenging blocks with not enough fruit set?
Find out more »November 2021
Honeydew Washing Systems – Adding a Cultural Control to your Toolbox – Pear IPM Study Circles
2020 research results from Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension. Grower presented case studies. Facilitated discussion.
Find out more »Irrigation for Fruit Quality – Pear Horticulture Study Circle
New research results and case studies with Lee Kalcsits, WSU Horticulture followed by facilitated discussion.
Find out more »December 2021
Using pear psylla phenology to better time applications – Pear IPM Study Circle
Outline of the new psylla phenology model from Louis Nottingham, WSU Entomology. Examples of scouting information showing when the model has worked and when it has not. Brief intro to potential scouting app. Discussion of getting weather stations to improve accuracy. Discussion of how growers/consultants want to best access data.
Find out more »January 2022
Assembling an IPM programs that work – Pear IPM Study Circle
Discussion of IPM and bio-based IPM programs step by step through the season and new research on natural enemy impacts of current products, Louis Nottingham, WSU Entomology.
Find out more »NCW Tree Fruit Days
Join us for WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, NCW Fieldmen’s Association, Chelan Future Farmers of America and the Okanogan Horticultural Association. These events provide the latest research-based information on horticulture, pest and disease management. We hope you will join us to network and learn this winter. Apple, Pear and Cherry Day will be held in Wenatchee, WA and Lake Chelan Horticulture Day in Chelan WA. Okanogan Horticultural Day will…
Find out more »February 2022
How can we integrate thresholds and scouting? – Pear IPM Study Circle
Current research on thresholds for psylla and natural enemies.Input on phone application/website for data access.
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