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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…
The effect of Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni infection on sweet cherry fruit
Published in Phytopathology Journal online on May 7, 2021, by Wright AA, Shires MK, Beaver C, Bishop G, Dupont ST, Naranjo R, Harper S. Summarized…
Washington and Oregon State Extension Announce a New App for Little Cherry and X-disease Symptom and Insect Scouting
Download a new phone application designed to help orchardists scout, sample and identify symptoms and insect vectors of X-disease phytoplasma and Little cherry virus now…
Real-Time In-Orchard Apple Heat Stress Monitoring System
Sunburn is a major issue in apple production, resulting up to 40% yield loss. Sunburn adversely affects the fruit aesthetics and reduces marketability. For several…
