Fruit Matters – February 2025

Predicting hardiness levels of perennial fruit plants is essential for frost management. Because sweet cherry (Prunus avium) is among the earliest to initiate development in the spring, it is particularly susceptible to late frost events….

On January 19 to 23, 2025, the North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days took place in Wenatchee, WA, showcasing the newest research in tree fruit and horticultural expertise from industry experts. The event reached between…

For growers intending to use selective IPM programs (limiting broad spectrum sprays) for pears this season here are a few considerations for success.

In December of 2024, the WA Tree Fruit Research Commission approved $342,631 for five (5) new technology research projects for the upcoming year.

WSU is leading a research project into the impacts of heat and frost on apples and pears, and what we can do to manage them. We need your input! Please take 10 minutes to tell…

The Scouting Network is a new tool helping pear growers transition to bio-based Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

We’re thrilled to announce a major update to the Acute Pesticides Dashboard, now covering cases from 2012 to 2023. This update introduces the more easily accessible Event Narratives page — a game changer for increasing…

Horticulturalists Lee Gale and Eric Zavala describe the importance of pruning, targeting big fruit, making applications count and harvest practices for profitable cherry production at North Central Washinton Stone Fruit Day 2025. Part of North…

Participate in General Mills’ National Pollinator Habitat Initiative with Tree Top and get one-on-one consulting to support beneficial insects and pollinators on farm while maximizing crop health and acreage. Transform weedy and bare ground into…

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will offer a bilingual (English, Spanish) Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP) course starting April 2025. ALP is a comprehensive training program…