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Autonomous Tractor Guidance
With driverless tractors applying pesticides now a reality in Washington State, the WSDA Pesticide Management Division has already created their first “Guidance” handout. This document…
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…
2021 WTFRC Cherry Pesticide Residue Study
Since 2011, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission has conducted annual studies to provide the Northwest cherry industry with basic information about residues of commonly…
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.
2021 WA Tree Fruit Research Commission Grant Awards for Apple Horticulture, Postharvest, and Crop Protection
Written by Ines Hanrahan, Amy May, and Mackenzie Perrault, May 2021 In 2021, the WA Tree Fruit Research Commission approved $1,396,455 to help fund…
2021 WA Tree Fruit Research Commission Grant Awards for Technology
Written by Ines Hanrahan, Amy May, and Mackenzie Perrault, May 2021 In 2021, the WA Tree Fruit Research Commission approved $1,396,455 to help…
Evaluations of Insecticides Against Leafhoppers: Summer 2021 Results
Written by Louis Nottingham and Katlyn Catron, August 9, 2021 Introduction Data showing efficacy of insecticides against leafhopper vectors of x-disease is still relatively sparse.…
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…
