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SUMMARY:WTFRC 2027 NW Pear Research Review
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 NW Pear Research Review will be held February 18\, 2027 at 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/wtfrc-2027-nw-pear-research-review/
LOCATION:Yakima Valley College Conference Center\, 1704 W Nob Hill Blvd\, Yakima\, WA\, 98902\, United States
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SUMMARY:WSU Postharvest Fruit School: Rots and Refrigeration
DESCRIPTION:More details to come out soon. \nEvent will be held live in Yakima and broadcast to Wenatchee
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/rots-and-refrigeration/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270129
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SUMMARY:WTFRC 2027 Apple Horticulture & Postharvest Research Review
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 Apple Horticulture & Postharvest Research Review will be held January 28\, 2027 at the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee. Join growers\, industry members\, researchers\, and partners for updates on industry-funded projects\, practical findings\, and emerging tools for the tree fruit industry. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/wtfrc-2027-apple-horticulture-postharvest-research-review/
LOCATION:Confluence Technology Center Wenatchee\, 285 Technology Center Way #102\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270128
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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UID:44115-1801008000-1801094399@treefruit.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:WTFRC 2027 Apple Crop Protection Research Review
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 Apple Crop Protection Research Review will be held January 27\, 2027 at the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee. Join growers\, industry members\, researchers\, and partners for updates on industry-funded projects\, practical findings\, and emerging tools for the tree fruit industry. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/wtfrc-2027-apple-crop-protection-research-review/
LOCATION:Confluence Technology Center Wenatchee\, 285 Technology Center Way #102\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States
GEO:47.4635857;-120.3302645
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SUMMARY:Pear Day - North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days - 2027
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Extension for the latest research-based information. 3-4 WSDA pesticide update credits (with approval). Hybrid In-person and Virtual event. Co-Sponsor Pear Bureau Northwest. \nNorth Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\nJoin us for WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries\, Pear Bureau Northwest\, NCW Fieldmen’s Association\, 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 January 19-21\, 2027 with a virtual webinar option. Okanogan Horticultural Day Feb TBD. \nFormat\nEvents in 2027 will be held in person with a virtual option through zoom webinars for Apple\, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. \nPear Day Topics\nSession 1: Pest Management \n\nCodling moth management\nSelective IPM\nRust mites and blister mite\nStink bug and box elder bug\nManaging squirells\nWeed management\nHedgerows – What is all the buzz about\nAnd more…\n\nSession 2: Economics and Markets \n\nPear consumption\nWhat sells at a profit\n\nSession 3: Tools to Improve Production and Profits \n\nPanel – Practical tree fruit tools for today\nReducing punctures\nTools to optimize quality – irrigation\, thinning\, kudos to reduce vigor\nAnd more …..\n\nCredits\n3 WSDA pesticide update credits. \nRegistration\nRegistration is required for virtual webinar attendance. Walk-ins okay for in person participation. In person event is free (sponsored\, a $150 value). Thank you sponsors: Washington State University\, Northwest Cherries\, Pear Bureau Northwest\, NCW Fieldmen’s Association. Virtual attendee registration fee ($30 for 3 day event) covers additional cost of audio visual technician/live streaming for event. Virtual registration available Dec 1. Registered attendees should receive a confirmation from zoom the next business day. \nLunch\nJoin us for the sponsored networking lunch. Provides an opportunity to learn and network with your peers and visiting speakers. Sponsored lunch limited to the first 100 attendees per day. Lunch registration available Dec 1. \nAgenda\n\nComing soon\nVendors\nTo join the tradeshow please contact the NCW Fieldmen’s association at ncwfieldman@nwi.net \n 
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/pear-day-north-central-washington-tree-fruit-days-2027/
LOCATION:Wenatchee Convention Center\, Wenatchee\, 98801\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Extension%20-%20Tianna%20DuPont":MAILTO:tianna.dupont@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270120T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270120T153000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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SUMMARY:Stone Fruit Day - North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days - 2027
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Extension for the latest research-based information. 3 WSDA pesticide update credits with approval. Co-sponsor Northwest Cherry Growers. \nNorth Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\nJoin us for WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries\, Pear Bureau Northwest\, NCW Fieldmen’s Association\, 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 January 19-21\, 2027 with a virtual webinar option. \nFormat\nEvents in 2027 will be held in person with a virtual option through zoom webinars for Apple\, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. \nStone Fruit Day Topics\nSession 1: Insect\, Disease Management \n\nPowdery mildew\nSpotted wing drosophila\nX-disease\n\nSession 2: Economics and Profitability \n\nWhy were we not able to sell the 2026 crop?\nNew varieties and prospectives on the future of bings\nTools that save labor and $\n\nSession 3: Horticulture \n\nReducing post harvest irrigation in cherries\nPruning\n\nCredits\n3 WSDA pesticide update credits \nRegistration\nRegistration is required for virtual webinar attendance. Walk-ins okay for in person participation. In person event is free (sponsored\, a $150 value). Thank you sponsors: Washington State University\, Northwest Cherries\, Pear Bureau Northwest\, NCW Fieldmen’s Association. Virtual attendee registration fee ($30 for 3-day event) covers additional cost of audio visual technician/live streaming for event. Virtual registration available soon. Registered attendees should receive a confirmation from zoom the next business day. \nLunch\nJoin us for the sponsored networking lunch which provides an opportunity to learn and network with your peers and visiting speakers. Sponsored by GS Long. Sponsored lunch limited to the first 100 attendees per day. Registration available Dec 1. \nVendors\nTo join the tradeshow please contact the NCW Fieldmen’s association at ncwfieldman@nwi.net \nAgenda\n\nDraft!\n\n\nNCW Stone Fruit Day\nJanuary 20\, 2027@ 9:00am-3:30 pm\nWenatchee Convention Center/Virtual 121 N Wenatchee Ave\, Wenatchee WA\nCo-Sponsored by WSU Extension and NW Cherry Growers.\n3 WSDA pesticide update credits with approval\n\nSession 1: Pest\, Weed and Disease Management\n9:00 AM Powdery Mildew\nCultural controls. Pruning. Resistance status. Resistance management. MRLs. Timing for new products/frac codes.\n\n9:25 AM Spotted Wing Drosophila – Why was 2026 a bad year? Management.\nBetsy Beers\, WSU Entomology\nWarm winters and SWD levels. Identification. Best monitoring techniques.\n\n9:40 AM Potential for Sterile Insect Release for Spotted Wing Drosophila\nChris Adams\, Oregon State University\n\n9:55 AM Up and Coming Technologies for managing Spotted Wing Drosophila\nVaughn Walton\, Oregon State University\nBehavioral and chemical controls targeted to improve cost efficiency. Methods include attract-and-kill\, deterrents and pesticides with curative activity withing the berry.\n\n10:15 AM Break\n\n10:40 AM Xdisease and Little Cherry Disease Management Recommendations\nSampling SOPs. Where to send samples for testing. Tree removeal and vector management reminders.\n\n10:55 AM Nothing But Net: The Space Jam Strategy for Cherry Protection\nAdrian Marshall\, USDA-ARS Wapato\n\n11:15 AM Innovative Management of Cherry Xdisease: Trunk Injection\nMarco Pitino\, USDA-ARS Wapato\nThis presentation explores innovative vascular delivery methods for managing X-disease in stone fruit\, highlighting recent field trial results and operational protocols for direct trunk injection systems.\n\n11:35 AM TBD\n\n11:35 AM Voting\n\n11:50 AM Resources and Updates for Growers\n\n12:05 PM Lunch Sponsored first 100 registrants\n\nSession 2: Horticulture Economics and Marketing\n1:20 PM Why were we not able to sell the 2026 crop?\n\n1:45 PM New Varieties and the Prospective Future of Bings or The Future Beyond Bing: Finding Profitable Opportunities’\nAntonia Sanchez Labbe\, WSU Extension\n\n2:10 PM Panel – Tools that Save Labor and $\nFacilitated by Datta Bahlekhar\, WSU Extension & Ines Hanrahan\, WSTFRC\n\nSession 3: Horticulture\n2:50 PM Reducing post harvest irrigation in cherries \nKirsten Hannan\, Summerland BC\n\n3:15 PM Pruning\nMatt Whitting\nOpening up the canopy to get return bloom. Bringing down the height (16 ft high canopies). Dealing with aggressive new rootstocks. Summer and mechanical pruning timing including impacts and return bloom and best timings.\n\n3:45 PM Closing and Pesticide Credits\n\n 
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/stone-fruit-day-north-central-washington-tree-fruit-days-2027/
LOCATION:Wenatchee Convention Center\, Wenatchee\, 98801\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Extension%20-%20Tianna%20DuPont":MAILTO:tianna.dupont@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270119T084500
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DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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SUMMARY:Apple Day - North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days 2027
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the latest research-based information. 3 WSDA pesticide update credits (with approval).  \nNorth Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\nJoin us for WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries\, Pear Bureau Northwest\, NCW Fieldmen’s Association\, 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 January 19-21\, 2027 with a virtual webinar option. Okanogan Horticultural Day February TBD. \nFormat\nNCW Tree Fruit Days events in 2027 will be held in person with a virtual option through zoom webinars for Apple\, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. \nApple Day Topics\nSession 1: Pest and Disease Management \n\nCodling moth – what to do if neighbors don’t spray?\nOrganic codling moth management\nFire blight – biology based strategies\nLacewing biological control\nPreventing post harvest decays\n\nSession 2: Pollination and Pollenizers \n\nPollenizer compatibility\nMonitoring and maintaining bee health\n\nSession 3: Rootstocks \n\nApple rootstock trials\n\nSession 4: Profitability – Optimizing Labor your Number 1 Cost \n\nOptimizing your labor force – how to teach a task\nOptimizing your labor force – practical tips and tools that work\n\nCredits \n3 WSDA pesticide update credits (with approval). \nRegistration\nFor online attendance see registration coming soon. \nNo pre-registration or fee required for in person attendance. \nIn person event is free (sponsored\, a $150 value). Thank you sponsors: Washington State University\, Northwest Cherries\, Pear Bureau Northwest\, NCW Fieldmen’s Association. Virtual attendee registration fee ($30 for 3 day event) covers additional cost of audio visual technician/live streaming for event. \nNetworking Lunch\nJoin us for the sponsored networking lunch which provides an opportunity to learn and network with your peers and visiting speakers. Sponsored lunch limited to the first 100 attendees per day. Apple Day Networking Lunch Sponsored by USDA SARE Grant. Registration available Dec 1. \nAgenda\n\n\n\nDRAFT!\n\n\n\n\nNCW Apple Day\nJanuary 19\, 2027 @ 9:00am-3:30 pm\nWenatchee Convention Center/Virtual 121 N Wenatchee Ave\, Wenatchee WA\n3 WSDA pesticide update credits with approval\n\nSession 1: Pest and Disease Management\n9:00 AM – Codling Moth – What to do if neighbors don’t spray? Part 1\nWill Carpenter\, Tri-County Pest Board\nHow to contact the Pest Board and what they do when you call.\n\n9:10 AM – Codling Moth – What to do if neighbors don’t spray? Part 2\nBetsy Beers\, WSU Entomology\nNets. Border exclusion.\n\n9:35 AM – Organic Codling Moth Management\nTobin Northfield\, WSU Entomology\nUpdate on virus resistance. Adjuvants\, pH and mixing to optimize virus. Efficacy of Entrust and BT. Impact of cooling and washing on product efficacy. Most cost-effective programs.\n\n10:00 AM – Bin Management – Everyone can do something about bins\nThiago Campbell\, Dani Gray\, WSU Extension\nHarvest bins can act as reservoirs for key pathogens and pests in tree fruit orchards. Understanding the risks associated with these key pathogens and pests can help inform better management practices and decisions.\n\n10:20 AM Break\n\n10:45 AM – TBD\n\n11:10 AM –  Rethinking Fire Blight Management: Biology-Guided Strategies for Optimized Disease Control\nQuan Zeng\, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\nIn this talk\, we will present recent findings on how the fire blight pathogen Erwinia amylovora gains entry into apple shoots through naturally occurring injuries created by trichome abscission\, and discuss the implications of this discovery for managing shoot blight infections. We will also share results from field trials evaluating Blossom Protect and other organically approved bactericides for the management of blossom blight under humid climatic conditions.\n\n11:40 AM – Lacewings\nRebecca Schmidt Jeffris\, USDA ARS\n\n12:05 PM – Preventing Post Harvest Decays\nTBD\n\n12:25 PM – Lunch Sponsored first 100 registrants.\n\nSession 2: Pollination\, Pollenizers\n1:40 PM – TBD\n\n2:05 PM – Monitoring and Maintaining Bee Health\nAllyson Martin\, WSU Entomology\n\nSession 3: Rootstocks\n2:30 PM – Apple Rootstock Trials\nXu\, Agrifood Canada\nThe presentation will cover the effects of large dwarfing rootstocks on tree vigor\, yield\, fruit quality and heat resilience of Buckeye Gala and Ambrosia apple in the South Okanagan\, Canada.\n\nSession 4: Profitability – Optimizing Labor your Number 1 Cost\n\n2:55 PM – Optimizing your labor force 1: How to teach a task\nJacqui Gordon\, WSTFA; Ofelio Borges\, ALP Co-Founder\nTechniques for teaching a new task to a team. It is easy to get frustrated when a job does not get done correctly\, but often upon examination the culprit is lack of proper training. This is an area where we can all – big or small – affect the bottom line.\n\n3:20 PM –  Optimizing your labor force 2 – Practical tips and tools that work\nFacilitated by Jacqui Gordon\, WSTFA. Panelists: TBD.\n\n3:40 PM Closing and Pesticide Credits\n\n\n\n\nVendors\nTo join the tradeshow please contact the NCW Fieldmen’s association at ncwfieldman@nwi.net \nSpeakers\nBetsy Beers\, Professor and Entomologist\, WSU Department of Entomology\, Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center. Beers has worked for 30+ years on integrated pest management of apple and cherry pests. \nDani Gray is a WSU Integrated Pest Management Extension Educator focused on tree fruit pest management. She works with growers\, consultants\, and researchers to develop and share practical\, science-based solutions for managing orchard pests. Gray serves as the Extension Lead for the Codling Moth Task Force\, coordinating outreach and education efforts to improve codling moth management across the region. \nTobin Northfield is an Assistant Professor for WSU Department of Entomology. He leads an interdisciplinary task force comprising researchers and representatives from government and industry that works to improve management X-disease and Little cherry disease. He leads a project focusing on X-disease vector management including the use of cultural controls such as Surround and Extenday. \nRebecca Schmidt-Jeffris is a USDA-ARS Research Entomologist. Her research program focuses on the biological control of tree fruit pests by their natural enemies\, including augmentative releases\, pesticide non-target effects\, and natural enemy biology. \nQuan Zeng earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and is a Plant Pathologist in the Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven\, Connecticut. Dr. Zeng specializes in bacterial plant diseases\, with a particular focus on fire blight of apple and pear. His research aims to improve understanding of pathogen biology and develop effective\, sustainable disease management strategies for fruit production. \nThiago Campbell is a WSU Tree Fruit Extension Educator focusing on postharvest pathology and physiology. Campbell has a pHD in horticulture from Washington State University. He is originally from Miami\, Florida\, where his family operates a small-scale mango orchard. \nWill Carpenter is the director for the Tri-County Pest Board that currently handles several hundred cases per year and is the primary contact for unmanaged tree complaints. \nHao Xu is a research scientist in Tree Fruit Physiology at Summerland Research and Development Centre. She studies stress physiology and horticultural mitigations in tree fruits. Currently\, her team is investigating the use of innovative rootstocks\, canopy training\, regenerative practices\, and plant growth regulators to regulate fruit set and crop load\, improve fruit production\, and enhance tree resilience in apple\, sweet cherry\, and peach.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/apple-day-ncw-tree-fruit-days-2027/
LOCATION:Wenatchee Convention Center\, Wenatchee\, 98801\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Extension%20-%20Tianna%20DuPont":MAILTO:tianna.dupont@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Packing House Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
DESCRIPTION:The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Fruit and Vegetable Packinghouses workshop will help packers of fruits and vegetables learn about the HACCP principles and have an opportunity to apply this knowledge with the oversight of instructors who are experts in this field.  Through hands-on learning\, participants will be able to practice identifying food safety hazards\, developing control measures\, and determining approaches for documenting and verifying their actions.  Course content and examples will be geared towards fresh fruit and vegetable packers. \nCompletion of this course includes a certificate (with gold HACCP seal upon request). \nFor more information and to register\, visit the event website at this link. \n\nDate: December 14-17\nCost: $250 per person\nLocation: Virtual (zoom)
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/packing-house-hazard-analysis-and-critical-control-points-haccp/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T224956Z
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SUMMARY:WTFRC 2027 Technology Research Review
DESCRIPTION: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\,\npractical findings\, and emerging tools for the tree fruit industry. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/wtfrc-2027-technology-research-review/
LOCATION:Yakima Valley College Conference Center\, 1704 W Nob Hill Blvd\, Yakima\, WA\, 98902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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SUMMARY:Postharvest discussion forum: Apple storage recommendations & industry practices
DESCRIPTION:Postharvest Discussion Forum: Apple Storage Recommendations & Industry Practices \nThe event is free\, but we ask that you register for Zoom or in person to ensure we have enough snacks available. In-person attendance is always encouraged! \nIn-person registration \nZoom registration \nJoin WSU Postharvest Extension in Yakima\, WA\, on November 18 from 10 a.m. to noon Pacific Time (in person or online) for an interactive discussion on apple storage practices. \nWe’ll review WSU’s compiled storage recommendations for Washington’s most common apple cultivars\, including temperature\, CO₂\, and O₂ levels\, and invite industry feedback on how these recommendations compare with commercial practices. \nYour input matters. Together\, we’ll identify where research-based recommendations align with industry experience\, explore differences\, and help build a practical resource that brings scientific research and real-world storage practices together to inform commercial storage decisions. Industry feedback will be anonymized in the information published on the WSU website.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/postharvest-discussion-forum-apple-storage-recommendations-industry-practices/
LOCATION:WSU Yakima County Extension\, 2403 S 18th ST\, Union Gap\, WA\, 98903\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Thiago%20Campbell":MAILTO:thiago.campbell@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Irrigation Technology Workshop: Practical Tools for Smart Water Management
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 5\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nLocation: Online via Zoom \nFree Event & No Registration Required! \nZoom Information\nMeeting ID: 849 3833 5108\nPasscode: 286368 \nhttps://wsu.zoom.us/j/84938335108?pwd=8RhPv8L0kDOyQzTMPpjPDTZiuBUKb0.1&from=addon \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nIrrigation fundamentals and best management practices\nSoil moisture sensors and irrigation scheduling strategies\nSensor data integration and interpretation\nData connectivity options for irrigation systems\nIrrigation automation technologies and implementation considerations\nIntroduction to an irrigation technology cost estimation tool\nOpen Q&A and discussion\n\nContact\nDattatray Bhalekar: dattatray.bhalekar@wsu.edu\nTroy Peters: troy_peters@wsu.edutroy_peters@wsu.edu
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/tree-fruit-irrigation-technology-workshop-practical-tools-for-smart-water-management/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T170000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
CREATED:20260924T181307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T193647Z
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SUMMARY:46th Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop addresses basic sanitation as well as cutting edge issues related to food sanitation and food safety. Topics having broad interest are covered in the general sessions. There are more specific subjects discussed in small breakout sessions\, with basic and advanced tracks available. To register and access the full event information\, navigate to the event webpage. \n\nWhere: Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel\, 8235 NE Airport Way\, Portland\, OR 97220\nWhen: November 3rd – 4th\, 2026\nCost: $445. Group discounts available.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/46th-food-safety-sanitation-workshop/
LOCATION:Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel\, 8235 NE Airport Way\, Portland\, OR 97220\, 8235 NE Airport Way\, Portand\, OR\, 97220\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T224449Z
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SUMMARY:WTFRC 2027 NW Cherry Research Review
DESCRIPTION: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\,\npractical findings\, and emerging tools for the tree fruit industry. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/wtfrc-2027-nw-cherry-research-review/
LOCATION:Yakima Convention Center\, 10 N 8th St.\, Yakima\, WA\, 98901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
CREATED:20260911T235820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T000343Z
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SUMMARY:Cider Institute and WSU Mount Vernon NWREC to Host Hands-On Cider Laboratory and Sensory Training in Washington
DESCRIPTION:Five days of advanced professional training will give cider producers practical skills in laboratory testing\, quality control\, and sensory analysis \nThe 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. \nEssential Laboratory Testing of Cider & Perry will take place November 2-4\, followed immediately by Essential Sensory Analysis of Cider & Perry November 5-6. Participants may register for either course individually or attend both for a full week of professional development for a discounted 15% registration. Registration ends Thursday\, September 17. \nLearn more and register before September 17:\nhttps://ciderlab2026.eventbrite.com \n“Producing consistently high-quality cider requires being able to measure what is happening in the product and evaluate what we experience in the glass\,” said Brighid O’Keane\, Executive Director of the Cider Institute. “These courses are designed to give producers practical skills they can take back to their cideries and use to make informed production and quality decisions.” \nEssential Laboratory Testing of Cider & Perry\nNovember 2-4\, 2026 | WSU Mount Vernon \nThe three-day laboratory course emphasizes hands-on practice\, helping producers understand not only what to test\, but how to perform common analyses and evaluate whether their results are reliable. \nParticipants will gain practical experience with core cider analyses including specific gravity\, pH\, titratable acidity\, and free and total SO₂. The course also introduces additional analyses related to fruit maturity\, alcohol\, residual sugar\, volatile acidity\, and microbiology. \nThe majority of the course will be spent in a laboratory setting\, giving participants the opportunity to perform analytical methods themselves rather than learning about them only in a classroom. \nInstructor: Steven Trussler\, Brock University and Cider Institute \nLearn more and register before September 17:\nhttps://ciderlab2026.eventbrite.com \nEssential Sensory Analysis of Cider & Perry\nNovember 5-6\, 2026 | WSU Mount Vernon \nThe two-day sensory course combines sensory science with extensive guided tasting and practical evaluation exercises. Participants will learn how to plan and conduct sensory tests\, recognize important flavor and aroma attributes\, understand common cider faults\, and build more systematic approaches to evaluating cider and perry. \nThe first day serves as an intensive sensory bootcamp\, exploring differences in sensory perception\, acidity\, sweetness\, bitterness\, mouthfeel\, aroma compounds\, flavor interactions\, faults\, and flavor profiling. \nOn the second day\, participants put those concepts into practice through difference\, descriptive\, and acceptance testing and other applied sensory exercises. Participants may also submit their own ciders for evaluation\, providing an opportunity to receive structured feedback using professional sensory methods. \nInstructors: Steven Trussler\, Brock University and Cider Institute; Kira Bassingthwaighte\, Cider Institute\nCurriculum developed by: Bri Ewing Valliere\, Washington State University \nLearn more and register before September 17:\nhttps://cidersensory2026.eventbrite.com \nBuilding Practical Skills for Cider Quality\nTogether\, the courses connect two complementary approaches to cider quality. Laboratory testing provides objective measurements producers can use to understand and monitor their products\, while sensory analysis provides structured methods for evaluating how those products are ultimately perceived. \nThe courses are intended for cider producers with previous production knowledge. Completion of the Foundation Certificate in Cider & Perry Production is recommended and is required for participants pursuing the Cider Institute’s advanced certificate pathway; producers with equivalent experience may also be eligible. \nBoth courses will be held at the Washington State University Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center\, 16650 State Route 536\, Mount Vernon\, Washington. \nAbout the Cider Institute\nThe Cider Institute is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of cidermaking through high-quality\, science-based education and professional development. Working with cider producers\, researchers\, academic institutions\, and industry partners\, the Cider Institute connects current research with practical application and supports cidermakers throughout their professional development. \nAbout WSU-NWREC\nThe mission of Washington State University Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center is to serve the agricultural\, horticultural\, and natural resource science interests of the state through research and extension activities that are enhanced by the unique conditions of northwestern Washington: its mild\, marine climate\, rich alluvial soils\, diverse small and mid-sized farming enterprises\, and unique rural-urban interface. \n 
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/cider-institute-and-wsu-mount-vernon-nwrec-to-host-hands-on-cider-laboratory-and-sensory-training-in-washington/
LOCATION:WSU Northwest Washington Research & Extension Center\, 16650 State Route 536\, Mount Vernon\, WA\, 98273\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Carol%20Miles":MAILTO:milesc@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T190000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
CREATED:20261013T031021Z
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SUMMARY:Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club\n  \nPlease join us at our next club meeting as we welcome Jon DeVaney\, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association\, for a discussion on “Policy\, Politics and Preparing for 2027.” We look forward to hearing his insights and invite you to bring your questions and perspectives to the conversation. \nVenue:\nCountry Gentleman Restaurant in Kennewick\n9221 W Clearwater Ave\, Kennewick\, WA 99336 \nWhen:\nWednesday\, October 28th\n5:00pm social\, 5:30pm presentation and discussion \nIf you want to receive email invitations to the club meetings\, please add Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club in your subscription preferences. \nWe hope to see you there! \nColumbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/columbia-basin-tree-fruit-club-9/
LOCATION:Country Gentleman\, 9221 W Clearwater Ave\, Kennewick\, 99336\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardita%20%20Sallato":MAILTO:b.sallato@wsu.edu
GEO:46.2052455;-119.246141
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T183000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
CREATED:20261005T214036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T050236Z
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SUMMARY:2026 WSU Smart Orchard Field Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmart Orchard Field Day\nThursday October 22nd \n2:00 to 4:30 pm\n4:30 pm social \n  \nLocation: Gilbert Orchards\, 2620 Draper Rd\, Yakima\, WA 98903\n\n\n\nIn 2026 the WSU Smart Orchard team partnered with FIRA USA for a premier event where agricultural robotics and AgTech meet growers’ real-world needs. This event brings a nice closing of a three-day event to demonstrate Robots and AgTech in a real orchard. Here we will see harvesting robots\, autonomous tractors\, vision system technology\, irrigation and other orchard innovations in action. \nWe will close the event with a sponsored social hour at Gilbert Cellars to enjoy the beautiful sunsets of eastern Washington in the fall. \n\nAgenda\n2:00 – 2:15 PM: Welcome and introductions\nWelcome: Lav Khot and Bernardita Sallato\, WSU\nOpening remarks: Keith Veselka\, NWFM\, and Gilbert Orchards \n2:15 – 4:30 PM: Rotating tracks (40 min each + 5 min transition)\nAttendees rotate in three groups: Group A Red (Lexie McDaniel)\, Group B Green (Antonia Sanchez)\, Group C Blue (Dani Gray). \nTrack 1: Crop Load & Nutrient Management (Bernardita Sallato\, Datta Bhalekar)\nBlossom and fruit mapping\, crop load estimation\, yield prediction and variable-rate spray applications. \n\nWSU Vision Systems trials – Datta Bhalekar\nCroptix – Perry Edwards\nPrecision AgriTech – Shahid Razzaq\nInnov8.ag / Green Atlas / Aurea Imaging – Steve Mantle\nVivid Machines – Spencer Rickel\nOrchard Robotics – Charlie Wu\nTyton Aviation / Outfield – Aaron Tyler\nWSU Precision nutrient management – Bernardita Sallato\n\nTrack 2: Irrigation & Heat Stress Management (Lav Khot\, Troy Peters)\nSoil\, plant and weather sensors linked to automated controls for precision irrigation and heat-stress mitigation; irrigation scheduling\, nutrient management and fruit quality. \n\nNelson Irrigation – Derek Uemura\nWiseConn – Guillermo Valenzuela\nSWAN Systems – Alejandra Odegard\nDynamax – Lynsey Morgan\nPhytec – Iftach Shalev\nWilbur-Ellis – Curtis Pusey\nLI-COR ET sensing – Sasha Ivans\nWSU Heat Stress Project – Srikanth Gorthi\n\nTrack 3: Robotics & Autonomy (Gwen Alyn Hoheisel\, Martin Churuvija)\nAlternative weed management\, robotic sprayers\, and pruning\, thinning and harvest-assist technologies. \n\nRobotic Harvesting SCRI project – Zhaojian Li\, Renfu Lu\nJohn Deere Mini-Guss – Alex Overstreet & team\nJohn Deere Variable Rate Sprayer – Alex Overstreet & team\nKingmandAg – Zach Sheely\nRed Ant – Steve Mantle\nBoson Motors – Naveen Thomas\n\n5:00 PM: Networking social at Gilbert Cellars\nEnjoy Washington-grown wine\, beer and non-alcoholic beverages\, pizza\, and learn more about the state’s grape\, blueberry and hop industries\, with remarks by the US Highbush Blueberry Council\, Washington Wine Commission\, Washington State Wine Growers Association and Washington Hop Commission. \nProudly partnered with Columbia Farm Services\, NWFM LLC and Gilbert Orchards.\nFood and beverage sponsors: US Highbush Blueberry Council\, Washington Wine Commission\, Washington State Wine Growers Association\, Washington Hop Commission\, Nelson Irrigation\, Dynamax\, Croptix\, WiseConn\, Orchard Robotics\, Burrows Tractor\, Precision AgriTech. \nDownload Page 1 · Agenda & rotation\, Page 2 · Tracks & presenters \nContact\n \nLav Khot\nDirector\, WSU AgWeatherNet\nlav.khot@wsu.edu \n \nBernardita Sallato\nWSU Tree Fruit Extension Specialist\nb.sallato@wsu.edu\n509 439 8542 \n \nDattatray Bhalekar\nExtension Educator Hort Technology\ndattatray.bhalekar@wsu.edu\n509 778 8646
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/2026-wsu-smart-orchard-field-day/
LOCATION:2620 Draper Rd\, Yakima\, WA 98903\, 2620 Draper Rd\, Yakima\, WA\, 98903\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardita%20%20Sallato":MAILTO:b.sallato@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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SUMMARY:FIRA USA 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCo-organized by GOFAR\, the Yakima County Development Association\, and Yakima County\, with regional support from organizations including the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) and Washington State University (WSU)\, this fifth edition of FIRA USA marks a major expansion in scope tailored directly to the needs of Pacific Northwest growers. \nExpanding Beyond Robotics to Comprehensive AgTech\nWhile previous editions centered predominantly on autonomous field robotics\, FIRA USA 2026 is broadening its scope to encompass a wide array of AgTech solutions addressing high-priority challenges across multiple crops\, including: \n\nCrop and Soil Health Management: Advanced autonomous systems designed for crop load and canopy management\, weed management\, and soil health.\nSmart Irrigation & Resource Efficiency: Automated water management and precision application tools tailored for Northwest orchard systems.\nHarvest Assistance & Automation: Cutting-edge labor efficiency tools\, smart platforms\, and robotic harvesting applications.\n\nKey Program Highlights & Grower Experiences\nDesigned with practical\, field-level applications in mind\, FIRA USA 2026 delivers a hands-on format that gives growers direct access to emerging technologies: \n\nIn-Field Robot Demos & The Robot Parade: Watch autonomous machinery in action\, offering a side-by-side view of live operating equipment.\nAgriTech Meetup: A grower-only session organized by crop type\, enabling technology users to share real-world feedback\, explain ROI\, exchange best practices\, and ask all their questions directly to peers.\nGrower-Centric Matchmaking: Facilitated peer-to-peer exchanges and direct discussions with technology teams\, startup founders\, and equipment manufacturers.\nFeatured Industry Speakers: Gain insights from prominent regional leaders and industry experts\n\nEvent Details & Registration\n\nDates: October 20–22\, 2026\nLocation: State Fair Park (1301 S Fair Ave\, Yakima\, WA 98901)\nTarget Audience: Tree fruit growers\, orchard managers\, AgTech innovators\, extension specialists\, and agricultural researchers.\nAgenda highlights:\n\nMonday: Horticulture for Engineers\nTuesday: Spanish Program and The Grower Experience\nWednesday: Innovation Day (the latest science) & Community open house after work\nThursday: Fun Run; Campus Day (for schools); Smart Farm (sessions and field tour)\n\n\n\nRegistration details and program updates are available directly through the official FIRA USA Website. \nFree registration for growers\, farmworkers\, and students! \n \n 
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/fira-usa-2026/
LOCATION:State Fair Park\, Yakima\, 1301 S. Fair Avenue\, Yakima\, WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T170000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
CREATED:20260814T223650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T225922Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture for Engineers - FIRA
DESCRIPTION:FIRA Pre-Conference: Horticulture for Engineers\nMonday\, October 19\, 2026 | 1:00–5:00 pm\nLocation: Yakima County SunDome\, 1301 S Fair Ave\, Yakima\, WA 98901\nRegistration: Register on Eventbrite\nDesigned for engineers\, technology developers\, and ag-tech startups attending FIRA USA\, this hands-on pre-conference event introduces the fundamentals of modern specialty fruit production in Washington. Participants will explore how crop biology and grower practices shape agricultural technology development\, from orchard management to harvest and storage.\nAttendees will rotate through five stations featuring expert presentations\, discussions\, and hands-on activities covering:\n\n\nTrellising and Training Systems: Orchard and vineyard structures\, training methods\, and opportunities for mechanization.\nDr. Matt Whiting\, WSU\nDr. Jean Dodson Peterson\, WSU\n\n\nCrop Load Management and Pruning: How growers manage pruning\, thinning\, and crop estimates to achieve fruit quality and production targets.\nPaul Cathcart\, Washington Fruit\nDr. Julie Tarara\, Washington State Wine Commission\n\n\nNutrition and Irrigation: Soil and plant nutrient management\, irrigation strategies\, and data-driven decision-making.\nCatherine Jones and Ben Sullivan\, Wilbur-Ellis\nCraig Harris\, Harris Farms\n\n\nIntegrated Pest and Disease Management: Pest monitoring\, detection\, and effective control strategies.\nDani Gray\, WSU\nGwen Hoheisel\, WSU\nDr. Michelle Moyer\, WSU\n\n\nHarvest and Storage: Key maturity and quality metrics\, harvest methods\, and postharvest considerations.\nCraig Anderson\, Gilbert Fruit\nJonathan Cox\, Double Diamond\nKeith Oliver\, Olsen Brothers\n\n\nThe event is ideal for technology startups\, engineering and robotics students\, ag-tech developers\, and anyone interested in understanding the science and practical challenges of modern fruit production.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/horticulture-for-engineers-fira/
LOCATION:State Fair Park\, Yakima\, 1301 S. Fair Avenue\, Yakima\, WA
ORGANIZER;CN="Thiago%20Campbell":MAILTO:thiago.campbell@wsu.edu
GEO:46.5914874;-120.4855649
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T120000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T201429Z
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SUMMARY:Apple Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Washington State University Extension\, with help from the Washington State Department of Agriculture\, would like your help in researching changes in pesticide use in apples from 2020 to 2026 for organic and conventional apples. The research team would like to understand how pesticide use has changed in response to pressures such as resistance concerns\, economics\, or perceived effectiveness of pesticides. This will be done in a focus group setting\, led by Chris McCullough (WSDA\, Wenatchee)\, where participants will review the 2020 usage data and make necessary adjustments to products\, rates\, timings\, and estimated percent of acres treated to create an industry average approach. Application timings will be discussed using crop phenology (dormant\, delayed dormant\, pink\, bloom\, petal fall\, cover sprays\, and preharvest). \nThis 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. The information gathered from this study may be used by WSDA to help inform the EPA about pesticide usage at the state-level. Without state-level data\, the EPA makes the broadest assumption that all pesticides labeled for specific crops are applied at the maximum rate and number of times to all crop acres. By demonstrating that pesticide usage does not follow these assumptions\, we can better inform the process to push for less stringent regulatory outcomes. \nThere will be four focus groups to discuss pesticide usage in apples. These meetings will not be more than two hours long. Participation is voluntary and all information provided will remain anonymous. You do not need to bring or provide records\, but be able to speak knowledgeably on the use of pesticides in 2026 for apple orchards. If you have questions or other comments please contact Chris at Christopher.mccullough@agr.wa.gov or 564-669-3809. \nMeeting Dates and Locations\n\nTri-Cities: September 22\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.\n\nBenton County Extension Office\, Mission Peak Room\, Kennewick\n\n\nYakima: September 24\, 2:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nYakima County Extension Office\, SunComm Room\, Union Gap\n\n\nWenatchee: October 12\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.\n\nTree Fruit Research and Extension Center\, Wenatchee\n\n\nOmak: October 13\, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\n\nCommunity Foundation of NCW\, Omak\n\n\n\nTentative Agenda\n\nIntroduction\nConventional apple production pesticide discussion\nBreak\nOrganic apple production pesticide discussion
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/apple-focus-group/2026-10-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T230000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T201429Z
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SUMMARY:Apple Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Washington State University Extension\, with help from the Washington State Department of Agriculture\, would like your help in researching changes in pesticide use in apples from 2020 to 2026 for organic and conventional apples. The research team would like to understand how pesticide use has changed in response to pressures such as resistance concerns\, economics\, or perceived effectiveness of pesticides. This will be done in a focus group setting\, led by Chris McCullough (WSDA\, Wenatchee)\, where participants will review the 2020 usage data and make necessary adjustments to products\, rates\, timings\, and estimated percent of acres treated to create an industry average approach. Application timings will be discussed using crop phenology (dormant\, delayed dormant\, pink\, bloom\, petal fall\, cover sprays\, and preharvest). \nThis 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. The information gathered from this study may be used by WSDA to help inform the EPA about pesticide usage at the state-level. Without state-level data\, the EPA makes the broadest assumption that all pesticides labeled for specific crops are applied at the maximum rate and number of times to all crop acres. By demonstrating that pesticide usage does not follow these assumptions\, we can better inform the process to push for less stringent regulatory outcomes. \nThere will be four focus groups to discuss pesticide usage in apples. These meetings will not be more than two hours long. Participation is voluntary and all information provided will remain anonymous. You do not need to bring or provide records\, but be able to speak knowledgeably on the use of pesticides in 2026 for apple orchards. If you have questions or other comments please contact Chris at Christopher.mccullough@agr.wa.gov or 564-669-3809. \nMeeting Dates and Locations\n\nTri-Cities: September 22\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.\n\nBenton County Extension Office\, Mission Peak Room\, Kennewick\n\n\nYakima: September 24\, 2:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nYakima County Extension Office\, SunComm Room\, Union Gap\n\n\nWenatchee: October 12\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.\n\nTree Fruit Research and Extension Center\, Wenatchee\n\n\nOmak: October 13\, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\n\nCommunity Foundation of NCW\, Omak\n\n\n\nTentative Agenda\n\nIntroduction\nConventional apple production pesticide discussion\nBreak\nOrganic apple production pesticide discussion
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/apple-focus-group/2026-10-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T190000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
CREATED:20260916T201703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T203238Z
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SUMMARY:Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club\n  \nJoin us in our next club meeting to learn about “Overview of the Washington Apple Commission and the international outlook for Washington Apples” by Michael Schadler\, president of the Washington Apple Commission (WAC). Schadler also act as the primary liaison for Washington apple growers and shippers\, the WAC Board of Directors\, Industry organizations\, and the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service\, including overseas offices and staff in Washington DC. We invite you to join our conversation and bring your ideas.  \nVenue:\nCountry Gentleman Restaurant in Kennewick\n9221 W Clearwater Ave\, Kennewick\, WA 99336 \nWhen:\nWednesday\, September 30th\n5:00pm social\, 5:30pm presentation and discussion \nIf you want to receive email invitations to the club meetings\, please add Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club in your subscription preferences. \nWe hope to see you there! \nColumbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/columbia-basin-tree-fruit-club-8/
LOCATION:Country Gentleman\, 9221 W Clearwater Ave\, Kennewick\, 99336\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardita%20%20Sallato":MAILTO:b.sallato@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T123000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
CREATED:20260720T204701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T210149Z
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SUMMARY:WA 64 Sunflare™ Pre-Harvest Field Tour North
DESCRIPTION:Join Kate Evans\, Stefano Musacchi\, Manoella Mendoza and Bernardita Sallato to learn more about our new apple variety WA 64\, trade marked as SunflareTM \nFirst 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. \nWhen\nWednesday\, September 30th at 10:00 AM \nWhere\n\nStart: WSU Sunrise Orchard at 10:00 AM\n114 Sunrise Ct\, Rock Island\, WA 98850\n\n  \n\nThen: Stemilt Quincy P3 @ 11:45 AM\nTurn north on 10024 Rd U NW with HW 28\, Quincy\, WA 98848. Look for signage to orchard blocks.\n\nContact\n\nKate Evans kate_evans@wsu.edu\nStefano Musacchi stefano.musacchi@wsu.edu\n\nFor more information visit WSU Tree Fruit Extension Webpage  \nSupport\nPartially funded by the Washington State Department of Agriculture – Specialty Crop Block Grant\, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission and the Washington Research Foundation.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/wa-64-sunflare-pre-harvest-field-tour-north/
LOCATION:WSU Sunrise Orchard\, 114 Sunrise Court\, Rock Island\, WA\, 98850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T140000
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SUMMARY:Apple Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Washington State University Extension\, with help from the Washington State Department of Agriculture\, would like your help in researching changes in pesticide use in apples from 2020 to 2026 for organic and conventional apples. The research team would like to understand how pesticide use has changed in response to pressures such as resistance concerns\, economics\, or perceived effectiveness of pesticides. This will be done in a focus group setting\, led by Chris McCullough (WSDA\, Wenatchee)\, where participants will review the 2020 usage data and make necessary adjustments to products\, rates\, timings\, and estimated percent of acres treated to create an industry average approach. Application timings will be discussed using crop phenology (dormant\, delayed dormant\, pink\, bloom\, petal fall\, cover sprays\, and preharvest). \nThis 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. The information gathered from this study may be used by WSDA to help inform the EPA about pesticide usage at the state-level. Without state-level data\, the EPA makes the broadest assumption that all pesticides labeled for specific crops are applied at the maximum rate and number of times to all crop acres. By demonstrating that pesticide usage does not follow these assumptions\, we can better inform the process to push for less stringent regulatory outcomes. \nThere will be four focus groups to discuss pesticide usage in apples. These meetings will not be more than two hours long. Participation is voluntary and all information provided will remain anonymous. You do not need to bring or provide records\, but be able to speak knowledgeably on the use of pesticides in 2026 for apple orchards. If you have questions or other comments please contact Chris at Christopher.mccullough@agr.wa.gov or 564-669-3809. \nMeeting Dates and Locations\n\nTri-Cities: September 22\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.\n\nBenton County Extension Office\, Mission Peak Room\, Kennewick\n\n\nYakima: September 24\, 2:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nYakima County Extension Office\, SunComm Room\, Union Gap\n\n\nWenatchee: October 12\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.\n\nTree Fruit Research and Extension Center\, Wenatchee\n\n\nOmak: October 13\, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\n\nCommunity Foundation of NCW\, Omak\n\n\n\nTentative Agenda\n\nIntroduction\nConventional apple production pesticide discussion\nBreak\nOrganic apple production pesticide discussion
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/apple-focus-group/2026-09-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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SUMMARY:WA 64 Sunflare™ Pre-Harvest Field Tour South
DESCRIPTION:Join Kate Evans\, Stefano Musacchi\, Manoella Mendoza and Bernardita Sallato to learn more about our new apple variety WA 64\, trade marked as SunflareTM \nWe will start at the WSU IAREC Roza farm to look at a 5th and 2nd leaf and new planted demonstration block\, with different rootstocks (Bud 9\, G 969\, G 890\, G 41 + M9-337 and G 11) in various tree training systems. Followed by one of the oldest WA 64sites\, in its 12 th leaf at Allan Bros WSU apple breeding program Phase 3 site. \nWhen\nThursday September 24th at 11:00 AM \nWhere\n\nStart: WSU Roza Farm at 11:00 AM\n117814 W Kuhlman Rd\, Prosser\, WA 99350\n\n\nThen: Allan Brothers P3 @ 12:00 AM\nN Aller Rd\, Prosser\, WA 99350. From W Hanks Rd NW\, go north on N Aller Rd\, this will curve and take you around a bend and then up a steep hill. Look for signage to orchard blocks.\n\nFor more information visit WSU Tree Fruit Webpage / Events \nContact\n\nKate Evans kate_evans@wsu.edu\nBernardita Sallato b.sallato@wsu.edu\n\nSupport\nPartially funded by the Washington State Department of Agriculture – Specialty Crop Block Grant\, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission and the Washington Research Foundation.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/wa-64-sunflare-pre-harvest-field-tour-south/
LOCATION:WSU-Prosser Roza Orchard\, 53002 N. Crosby Rd.\, Prosser\, WA\, 99350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T170000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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SUMMARY:WSU-USDA Sunrise Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Written by Lexie McDaniel\, WSU Tree Fruit Horticulture Extension Educator \nThis field day will include rotating hands-on stations with topics covering apple sunburn physiology\, orchard soil health\, codling moth\, leafhopper behavior\, and apple post-harvest. Event is free\, but please register here! \nStation 1: The Kalcsits lab will demonstrate controlled sunburn experiments to better dial in thresholds for sunburn browning and necrosis in apples. \nStation 2: The Torres lab will discuss WA 38 maturity facts\, mitigating WA 38 greasiness\, and WA 64 pre-and postharvest management strategies. \nStation 3: Learn about our new long-term research and extension site for soil health. This year we will focus on our trial focused on alternative methods for mitigating replant disease. See a demonstration of brassica seedmeal and anaerobic soil disinfestation applications. Researchers will discuss the results of a recent 8-year trial and participants will observe the impacts of replant treatments on tree growth in a trial newly planted in 2025. \nStation 4: Codling moth are known to be well controlled with drape nets\, but growers have experienced ‘non-target’ effects on secondary pests\, especially woolly apple aphid. This trial with the Beers Lab explores different approaches to mitigate the non-target effects without compromising control of codling moth. \nStation 5: X-disease: The Northfield lab will discuss current research into how leafhopper feeding behavior and mating calls to better understand X-disease vector host plant use. \nPlease register here! \n \nContact\n \nLexie McDaniel\nTree Fruit Horticulture Extension Educator\nWashington State University\nalexa.mcdaniel@wsu.edu\n509-293-8813 \n 
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/wsu-usda-sunrise-research-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:WSU Sunrise Orchard\, 114 Sunrise Court\, Rock Island\, WA\, 98850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T110000
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SUMMARY:Apple Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Washington State University Extension\, with help from the Washington State Department of Agriculture\, would like your help in researching changes in pesticide use in apples from 2020 to 2026 for organic and conventional apples. The research team would like to understand how pesticide use has changed in response to pressures such as resistance concerns\, economics\, or perceived effectiveness of pesticides. This will be done in a focus group setting\, led by Chris McCullough (WSDA\, Wenatchee)\, where participants will review the 2020 usage data and make necessary adjustments to products\, rates\, timings\, and estimated percent of acres treated to create an industry average approach. Application timings will be discussed using crop phenology (dormant\, delayed dormant\, pink\, bloom\, petal fall\, cover sprays\, and preharvest). \nThis 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. The information gathered from this study may be used by WSDA to help inform the EPA about pesticide usage at the state-level. Without state-level data\, the EPA makes the broadest assumption that all pesticides labeled for specific crops are applied at the maximum rate and number of times to all crop acres. By demonstrating that pesticide usage does not follow these assumptions\, we can better inform the process to push for less stringent regulatory outcomes. \nThere will be four focus groups to discuss pesticide usage in apples. These meetings will not be more than two hours long. Participation is voluntary and all information provided will remain anonymous. You do not need to bring or provide records\, but be able to speak knowledgeably on the use of pesticides in 2026 for apple orchards. If you have questions or other comments please contact Chris at Christopher.mccullough@agr.wa.gov or 564-669-3809. \nMeeting Dates and Locations\n\nTri-Cities: September 22\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.\n\nBenton County Extension Office\, Mission Peak Room\, Kennewick\n\n\nYakima: September 24\, 2:00-4:00 p.m.\n\nYakima County Extension Office\, SunComm Room\, Union Gap\n\n\nWenatchee: October 12\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.\n\nTree Fruit Research and Extension Center\, Wenatchee\n\n\nOmak: October 13\, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\n\nCommunity Foundation of NCW\, Omak\n\n\n\nTentative Agenda\n\nIntroduction\nConventional apple production pesticide discussion\nBreak\nOrganic apple production pesticide discussion
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/apple-focus-group/2026-09-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T190000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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SUMMARY:Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club\n  \nJoin us in our next club meeting to talk about “Orchard Floor Options and Management for Tree Fruit” by our very special guest speaker Dr. David Granatstein\, Professor Emeritus in the College of Agricultural\, Human\, and Natural Resources (CSANR) at Washington State University\, serving as a Senior Extension Fellow and a long-time Sustainable Agriculture Specialist. David has extensive knowledge in orchard floor management for conventional and organic production\, soil health\, cover cropping\, and so much more. We invite you to join us next week and bring all your questions to plan your management for the fall and next spring.  \nVenue:\nCountry Gentleman Restaurant in Kennewick\n9221 W Clearwater Ave\, Kennewick\, WA 99336 \nWhen:\nWednesday\, August 26th\n5:00pm social\, 5:30pm presentation and discussion \nIf you want to receive email invitations to the club meetings\, please add Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club in your subscription preferences. \nWe hope to see you there! \nColumbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/columbia-basin-tree-fruit-club-7/
LOCATION:Country Gentleman\, 9221 W Clearwater Ave\, Kennewick\, 99336\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardita%20%20Sallato":MAILTO:b.sallato@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T123000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
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SUMMARY:Codling Moth IPM Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 31st at 10 AM in Moxee for a hands-on workshop covering important topics on Codling Moth management\, sprayer calibration\, and grower to grower discussion on experiences with variable rate technology. \nContact Dani Gray (509-542-7842) if you have any questions or difficulties finding the location. \nLOCATION: Moxee\, WA (46.515065\, -120.079842)\nSignage will be along the entrances of the block on Road 24 to help you find the location.\nGoogle Maps Location \nYellow dot on map is where we will be located. \n \nFree to attend\, 2 WSDA Pesticide Credits available \nPreregister or Onsite registration @9:30\, Event 10 AM – 12:30 PM \nTopics:\n\nCurrent status of codling moth virus resistance and resistance management recommendations\nCodling moth banding and hot spot management\nSprayer calibration\nVariable rate sprayers and grower experiences with technology\nResearch updates\n\nSpeakers:\n\nDani Gray\, WSU Extension Educator for Integrated Pest Management of Tree Fruit\nTobin Northfield\, WSU Endowed Chair of Tree Fruit Entomology\nRob Curtiss\, WSU Research Professor of Entomology\nGwen Hoheisel\, WSU Tree Fruit Extension Team Lead\, Benton County Director\, Regional Tree and Small Fruit Specialist\n\nCodling Moth Virus Resistance\nSpeaker: Tobin Northfield and Dani Gray\nProvides an overview of the current understanding of codling moth virus resistance in Washington. Attendees will learn recommended approaches for monitoring and managing resistance\, with emphasis on how to do field assessments on your own to assess efficacy of virus in your orchard. A guided activity involving apple dissection will support practical learning\, and participants will receive a handout summarizing virus resistance concepts and management recommendations. \nCardboard Banding: Principles and Best Practices and Hot Spot Management Tips\nSpeaker: Rob Curtiss\nCovers the fundamentals of cardboard banding for codling moth control. Topics includes guidance on selecting appropriate corrugated cardboard\, constructing effective bands\, and deploying them using various methods. The session also addresses strategic placement of bands to target orchard hotspots. A hands‑on activity will allow attendees to practice making and deploying bands\, accompanied by a Banding Basics reference sheet. \n Best Management Practices with Sprayer Technology and Variable Rate Sprayers\nSpeaker: Gwen Hoheisel\nThe session will outline best management practices for calibration\, operation\, and evaluation of sprayers. A live demonstration will provide attendees with direct exposure to equipment performance and application techniques of an air blast sprayer. Participants will learn the distinctions among variable rate spraying technologies and how these systems can be integrated into orchard operations and hear from growers about their experiences with variable rate sprayer technology.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/codling-moth-ipm-field-day/
LOCATION:Moxee Smart Orchard
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T190000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
CREATED:20260722T220140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T224725Z
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SUMMARY:Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club\n  \nJoin us for a field demonstration of “Mechanical Summer Pruning Technology” in a commercial sweet cherry orchard\, hosted by Shawn Gay\, Finley Orchards. After the demonstration\, Dr. Matt Whiting will share his work on mechanical pruning while we enjoy local Mexican food and drinks. \nOrchard Location:\nFinley Cherries Orchard\, Benton City \n49102 Highland Rd\, Benton City\, WA 99320 \nWhen:\nWednesday\, July 29 rd\n4:30pm \nBring your lawn chairs for dinner under the shade\nReady and Out Taco Truck!\n \nIf you want to receive email invitations to the club meetings\, please add Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club in your subscription preferences. \nWe hope to see you there! \nFor additional information contact: \n📞 Contact: Dattatray Bhalekar- dattatray.bhalelar@wsu.edu \nor the Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/columbia-basin-tree-fruit-club-6/
LOCATION:https://maps.app.goo.gl/1WuJZWoME6amCUek8\, Benton City\, WA\, 99320
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardita%20%20Sallato":MAILTO:b.sallato@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T163000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093912
CREATED:20260404T185013Z
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SUMMARY:Pear Pest Management Discussion Group - Preventing Post Harvest Rots
DESCRIPTION:Join us for discussions on pear pest management. \nTopics & Speakers\n\nPreventing post-harvest rots—Thiago Campbell\, WSU Extension\n\nFormat\nShort presentation + 1 hr of facilitated discussion \nLocation\nHenry Building\, 120 Cottage Ave Cashmere WA \nSupported by\nUSDA Crop Protection Grant ‘Implementing New Tools for Pear Integrated Pest Management’ \n  \nThe Pear Pest Management Discussion Group is designed for pear growers\, consultants and researchers to learn from each other.
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/pear-discussion-july/
LOCATION:Henry Building\, 120 Cottage Ave\, Cashmere\, WA\, 98815\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Extension%20-%20Tianna%20DuPont":MAILTO:tianna.dupont@wsu.edu
GEO:47.521701;-120.468573
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