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Sampling and Testing for X-disease and Little Cherry Disease
If you have trees with small, misshapen or poor colored fruit and suspect Little Cherry or X-disease, sample if the disease has not been previously…
Robotic System for Precision Blossom Thinning in Apples
Researchers at Washington State University have designed a robotic blossom thinning system, achieving promising results for targeted flower removal.
Temperature Inversion Forecasts Available for AgWeatherNet Mesonet Tower Stations
AgWeatherNet (AWN) has rolled out 24-hour temperature inversion forecasts for 21 Mesonet tower stations.
Efficient heat stress management for improved apple fruit quality
This article reports the findings from the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission funded project titled “Efficient heat stress management for improved apple fruit quality” (2021-2023).
Cross-compatibility of apple cultivars and pollinizers
S allele compatability for apple and pollenizers.
Good to Know: Apple Pruning 101
As part of WSU and Good Fruit grower educational efforts, Bernardita Sallato shares advice about apple pruning basics and her experience with WA 38. This…
Refreshing Herbicide Knowledge
Herbicide is a great tool for weed management. How do they work exactly? Let's refresh some basic herbicide-related information in this article.
Rodent Management
Rodent management tips from Roger Baldwin, UC Davis Wildlife Specialist.
Storage of Organic Apples
Written by Marcella Galeni, Washington State University–Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center and Carolina Torres, Washington State University–Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee. Organic…
Mapping orchard variability and soil attributes to improve site-specific management decision making
A smart orchard project was implemented in Washington apple orchards in 2020 in collaboration with several industry and university partners, with funding support from the…
