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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.
X-Disease Phytoplasma Vector Management Field Days
Summary of the main learning points discussed in the LCD field days
2021 Apple Pesticide Residue Study Report
A summary report, the detailed report for the 2021 study, and previous reports from similar projects on apple and cherry are presented on the WTFRC…
Are you interested in releasing beneficial insects for pest control in orchards?
Give researchers input on where you see the most opportunity for beneficial releases and what barriers limit their use.
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,…
NW Cherry & Stone Fruit Research Review
The WA Tree Fruit Research Commission in collaboration with the Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission would like to invite everyone interested to attend this year’s NW…
Opportunity to host high school job shadows, internships and apprentices
Wenatchee School District is reaching out to re-connect with our community partners to create job shadows, internships, apprenticeship opportunities, and Career Launch programs for our…
Potential de-listing several crop protection products of importance for organic tree fruit production
NATIONAL ORGANIC STANDARDS BOARD: The NOSB will be meeting in October 2021 to vote on maintaining or de-listing several crop protection products of importance for…
Updating WSDA Pesticide Penalties Rules
The WSDA Pesticide Management Division invites you as an important stakeholder to participate in a WSDA rule-making process for the pesticide penalty assignment rules. On…
