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BMPs for tree removal for X disease and Little Cherry Virus infected trees
Methods to remove trees infected with X-disease or Little cherry disease.
The Fungi Among Us
This article is a summary of a presentation made to the Columbia Basin Tree Fruit Club on April 26, 2023.
Protect Fruit From Sunburn
To use particle films for fruit protection be sure to apply two coats before high temperatures.
WA 64 on the Site!
With the Announcement of Opportunity (AOO) of WA 64 released, we are starting to gather information for distribution. A dedicated section has been created on…
Spring bacterial canker control reminders
Pre bloom as well as fall is an important time to consider prevention of Bacterial canker and Bacterial blast caused by Pseudomonas syringae.
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…
2023 WA Tree Fruit Research Commission Grant Awards for Apple Horticulture and Postharvest
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission approved $562,722 to help fund seven (7) new Apple Horticulture and Postharvest projects for 2023.
Full Bloom Dates for Red Delicious Apples
Current degree days for Wenatchee are 445, + 35 from 30 year average and -154 from 2020 (March 21, 2021).
Honeycrisp Virtual Meetups Takeaways
In this article, we review the key questions answered by experts about managing crop load, nutrition, rootstocks, and harvest for Honeycrisp.
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…
