NEWS
Fall Pear Sprays
Written by Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension. September 16, 2025. Reviewed by Bernardita Sallato, WSU Extension, Rebecca Schmidt Jeffris, USDA-ARS Before closing-down for the season consider a few fall applications important for next season’s success. Sulfur and…
‘WA 38’ Harvest and Storage Parameters for 2025
‘WA 38’ have been coloring on trees and preparing for harvest time! Remember to pick, pack and store with due diligence, using this guide as a resource.
Introducing Thiago Campbell, Postharvest Pathology and Physiology – Tree Fruit Extension Educator
We are excited to welcome Thiago Campbell to the Tree Fruit Team as the new Postharvest Pathology and Physiology—Tree Fruit Extension Educator. Thiago will work with researchers and industry members focusing on apples, pears, and…
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
Orchard Bee Association Annual Conference in Washington
The Annual Orchard Bee Association Conference will be held in Woodinville WA Oct 23-25 or via zoom.
Save the Date North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days January 20-22 in Wenatchee
Join us for WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington on January 20-22, 2026. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, NCW Fieldmen’s Association, and the Okanogan Horticultural Association. These events provide the…
EVENTS
Jan 20 | Wenatchee Convention Center
Fire Blight Fruit School – Save the Date
Feb 24 | Confluence Technology Center/ Virtual
TEAM
Karen Lewis
Tianna DuPont
Dani Gray
Gwen Hoheisel
Marcella Magby
Manoella Mendoza
Claire Murphy
Bernardita Sallato
Tory Schmidt
Corina Serban
EDITOR
The October 2025 edition of Fruit Matters was edited by Dani Gray, WSU Extension.
