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The Die-Off of Generic Escherichia coli on Preharvest Apples
Key Findings and Recommendations on Time-to-Harvest Intervals for Washington Apple Growers from Two Recent Studies.
Pear psylla damage comparable in conventional and IPM orchards across the first three years using IPM
Wenatchee Valley pear orchards in their third year of following IPM guidelines experienced similar pear psylla damage as conventional orchards in 2024.
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…
