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WSU releases roadmap for Soil Health Initiative
A 124-page “roadmap” that outlines current challenges and pathways to help maintain healthy soils as an agricultural and environmental resource has been released.
Pear Productivity Study Circle Highlights
At a recent WSU Extension study circle pear producers discussed tactics to improve productivity. Here we summarize highlights from the conversation.
2022 Generic Cosmic Crisp® Waxing Protocol
For a good wax coating cleaning and preparing the apple is essential. For best results don’t rush the line. Apply a consistent speed and avoid…
Identifying Heat Damage in WA 38
With the 2021 growing season, and the record-breaking high heat that it brought to the entire Pacific Northwest in the rearview mirror, orchard managers, packers,…
Gray Mold Enhances Listeria Persistence on Gala Apples During Long-Term Storage
Gray mold is one of the four most prevalent fungal species observed to contribute to postharvest fungal losses of fresh apples in Washington State. The…
Symptoms of a necrotic vascular disorder in apples
During the 2019 apple harvest in the Yakima Valley of Washington State an apparently new disorder was detected in fruit of several cultivars. The disorder…
You Can Burn Orchard Weeds if…
The statewide burn ban is still in place. However, an amendment to the order allows the use of propane-fueled burners for weed control under the…
Understanding your X-disease, Little Cherry Disease Test Results
As you sample and test for X-disease and Little cherry disease here are a few things to keep in mind as you read your results.
Pear Psylla Phenology Update
Written by Louis Nottingham, August 9, 2021 Pear Psylla’s Current Status: The 2nd generation of summerform adults are at or past peak in most regions.…
Fruit nutrient sampling at harvest – Making apples to apples comparisons among blocks and storage lots
Written by Lee Kalcsits and Bernardita Sallato, Washington State University, August 2021 The goal of nutrient sampling at harvest is to understand the nutrient…
