NEWS
Soil Health Indicators for Central Washington orchards
To help growers in Central Washington orchards, Washington State University scientists demonstrated that Washington orchard soil health indicators should include measurements of water availability and root health in addition to standard fertility indicators to meet…
What Can We Learn from the ‘Pacific Northwest Heat Dome’ of 2021?
This summer’s ‘heat dome’ had direct impact on quantity and quality of tree fruit produced in the region, as well as other crops. Two recent articles on AgClimate.net discuss this heat wave. The first article…
WSU releases roadmap for Soil Health Initiative
A 124-page “roadmap” that outlines current challenges and pathways to help maintain healthy soils as an agricultural and environmental resource has been released.
LATEST VIDEOS
New Orchard Tour Videos Posted
Convened by Dr. Stefano Musacchi, WSU hosted the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) XII Orchard Systems Symposium in July 2021. The symposium was virtual so Stefano and TJ Mullinex from the Good Fruit Grower…
Soil Health in Orchards Workshop Videos
Enjoy lectures and demonstrations from WSU Soil Health Workshop.
PUBLICATIONS
Improving Irrigation Efficiencies in Pears Case Studies
Case studies of how irrigation upgrades in pears can improve fruit quality. New updates November 2021.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days Jan 18-20, Feb 9, 2022: Save the Date
Join us for North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days Jan 18-20 and Feb 9 designed to provide research based information on key horticulture and pest management topics impacting your profitability in the short and long…
Early Decay Detection and Management in Organic Pome Fruit Systems Workshop March 9, 2022
Join us March 9 2022 to learn about a quick test for fungal detection and how it can help in overall decay management. The workshop will then focus on best management practices to fight pre…
Pear Study Circles
Join WSU Extension for a series of study circles for pear producers on Tuesday evenings October 19, 2021 to February 22, 2022.
EVENTS
Using pear psylla phenology to better time applications – Pear IPM Study Circle
Dec 14 | Mission Creek Community Club
Assembling an IPM programs that work – Pear IPM Study Circle
Jan 11 | Mission Creek Community Club
Jan 16 | Wenatchee Convention Center
Apple Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Jan 17 | Wenatchee Convention Center
Stone Fruit Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Jan 17 | Wenatchee Convention Center
TEAM
Karen Lewis
Tianna DuPont
Dani Gray
Gwen Hoheisel
Marcella Magby
Manoella Mendoza
Claire Murphy
Bernardita Sallato
Tory Schmidt
Corina Serban
EDITOR
This issue of Fruit Matters was edited by Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension. For submissions to the January Newsletter contact Bernardita Sallato, for February Gwen Hoheisel.
