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New WTFRC Cherry Pesticide Residue Study Report Available!
The WTFRC Internal Program recently completed its 2026 study on 14 insecticides/acaricides in cherry at a Skeena block near East Wenatchee. The results of that…
Brassicaceae Seed Meal and Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation improved Tree Growth and Yield at Replant Orchard Sites
Preliminary results from a trial comparing field scale application of brassica seed meal and anaerobic soil dis-infestation for control of replant disease.
Fall Pear Sprays
Before closing-down for the season consider a few fall applications important for next season’s success.
Drone-In-A-Box for Precision Crop Load Monitoring in Washington Orchards
This article details the technology, the data processing pipeline, and a summary of WSU trials validating this technology in commercial Washington orchards.
Introducing a New Faculty Member
Martin Churuvija is the new Assistant Professor in Smart Machine and Robotics Systems Engineering in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at WSU.
Green Spot in ‘WA 38’ (Cosmic Crisp®): Key Takeaways from Two Recently Published Papers
Dr. Stefano Musacchi’s lab has published two recent papers on green spot in ‘WA 38’. These papers highlight new findings on rapid fruit growth, vascular…
WSU Decision Aid System Update September 2026
To improve the codling moth model, the DAS needs to collaborate with farmers and consultants that are willing to share their trap catch data.
Recommended Harvest Criteria for Commercial WA 38 Storage in 2026
Use this guide in addition to the published marketing and quality standards for harvest criteria for Commercial WA 38 storage in the 2026 crop year.
WSU Decision Aid System Update August 2026
Codling Moth Sources: As apple harvest and storage approaches, it is important to discuss the role of bin piles as a source of codling moth…
Focus Group: Changes in Pesticide Use in Apples
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…
