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Novel project utilizing microbial bio-inoculants to promote plant growth and resilience
Professor Sharon Doty’s laboratory at the University of Washington developed microbial bio-inoculants from native trees in natural ecosystems in Washington State that promote plant growth…
WSU Tree Fruit Days Webinar Recordings
Recordings of the following webinars are available at treefruit.wsu.edu/videos These webinars were part of the 2021 Tree Fruit Days Webinar Series co-sponsored by WSU Extension,…
Evaluating IPM Methods to Control Apple Replant Disease
Preliminary results from a trial comparing field scale application of brassica seed meal and anaerobic soil dis-infestation for control of replant disease.
Prebloom Management of Pear Psylla with Particle Film
Attention pear growers! Although it is still winter, we are approaching the time when pear psylla begin recolonizing orchards. This is a reminder to start…
Cherry Institute 2021 On-demand Presentations Available
Co-sponsored by NW Cherry Growers and WSU Extension a combination of live webinar and on-demand videos were offered in January 21, 2021. Cherry Markets Marketing…
New Organic Courses through USDA-NOP
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) is offering two new courses focused on 1) “Residue Sampling and Testing,” designed to provide insights for those overseeing…
New Pear Psylla Project Initiation: Precision Management using pear psylla degree-day model
Pear psylla has been a top challenge to pear growers in the PNW since it first arrived in the 1940s. Chemical insecticides have never been…
New Resources for Sprayers
The goal for all pesticide applications should be to get every drop to the crop. Calibration ensures that the appropriate product rate is applied by…
Welcome! New Extension ITT Coordinator Specialist in Post-harvest Systems
Chris Hedges has been hired to work with the WSU Tree Fruit Extension Team and the Carolina Torres post-harvest systems program. Chris is a native…
Dendrometers in the apple industry in Washington – Five Facts
Dendrometers are sensors that can be used in the apple industry to improve orchard management. This infographic presents five facts that you should know about…
