NEWS
Fall kaolin sprays suppress psylla next year
Using Surround (kaolin) is a very effective method for repelling pear psylla. This white clay powder covers the bark of trees, preventing psylla from laying eggs. It works best when used before the psylla invade…
Under Pressure – Pressure gauge practices for sprayers
Written by Margret McCoy, WSU Ph.D. Student, Horticulture/Viticulture This time of year many growers are exchanging their daily use machinery away from orchard management tools and into harvest equipment. This is also an optimum time…
2020 Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings
The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) was tasked with developing the standardized national produce safety training program to prepare fresh produce growers to meet the regulatory requirements in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food…
PUBLICATIONS
The Modern Apple Orchard: What does it entail?
Modern tree fruit orchards are planted with a goal of maximizing efficiency and productivity. Mechanized operations are ideal for high-value, large operations to increase profitability. Consequently, there has been a steady increase in sparsely-branched thin…
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
Upcoming Events for Next Generation Tree Fruit Network Nov 13 and Dec 4
The Next Generation Tree Fruit Network began in 2016 as a partnership between the WSU Tree Fruit Extension Team and young growers. Supporting the future faces of farming, the network offers educational opportunities for young,…
77th Annual Cherry Institute
The 77th Cherry Institute will be held at the Yakima Convention Center on January 10th, 2020. This is the big Northwest cherry industry event of the year. As always, there will be a special luncheon including…
EVENTS
2020 NW Cherry Research Review
Nov 12 | Confluence Technology Center
Next Generation Network: New Technology for Efficient Harvest
Nov 13 | Chateau Faire Le Pont
Next Generation Network: Looking Ahead at Market & Economic Trends
Dec 4 | Chateau Faire Le Pont
WPS Train-the-Trainer Refresher Course
Dec 11 | Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training – Yakima
Nov 8 | Yakima Convention Center
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