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Time to protect for doubling in Cherries
Those of you growing cherries that are sensitive to pistil doubling (e.g., ‘Bing’, ‘Tieton’, ‘Early Robin’) should consider protecting the crop during this period of…
The importance of room and bin sanitation to reduce postharvest decay
It is important to prepare adequately to minimize decay rates during the long storage period.
Apple Sunburn 101
Even though conditions have been relatively moderate most of this spring, the long, hot days of summer are coming. It is time for apple growers…
Pear Psylla – Summer Generations Overview and Management
In most regions of Washington, the first generation of pear psylla nymphs have completed development, giving way to the first round of summerform adults. When…
Green Fruit Thinning with the Equilifruit Disc
Green fruit thinning is the final opportunity to adjust and set your final fruit number per leader and the placement of fruit down the limb.…
Western Cherry Fruit Fly
The first capture of western cherry fruit fly occurred at the OSU-MCAREC on May 20, 2018.
Resources for Managing Cherry Pesticide Residues
When it comes to concerns over pesticide residues, cherry growers require a lot of complex, up-to-the-minute information to make appropriate management decisions. Specifically, they need…
Mechanical Hedging in Apples
WSU's Karen Lewis shares an update on mechanical hedging in apples.
Moving Beyond Calcium Sprays
Bitter pit is a major challenge for Honey Crisp producers world-wide. Dr. Lee Kalcsits, WSU Assistant Professor of Horticulture spoke at the 2018 International Tree…
The Deposition Triangle
Now is the time to prepare your sprayers for the spring. The greatest return on your investment is to 1) change your pressure gauge, 2)…
