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Washington Apple Storage Survey Results 2017
Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage capacity in the state continues to increase, with an anticipated 10% increase in capacity in the next two years. This follows…
Herbicide resistance and the need to diversify weed management strategies
There are 12 unique cases of herbicide resistance in Washington state. Consider management strategies to limit herbicide resistance.
Oriental Fruit Moth in Organic Blocks
A few orchards reported Oriental Fruit Moth (OFM) damage in their organic apple blocks this fall. Mating disruption combined with monitoring will be critical in…
Cultivating Change Local Grant Opportunity
Greener Fields believes in local farming and we believe that supporting growers in our communities is the best way to ensure a future for food.…
Registration is now open for the 6th annual Women in Agriculture Conference!
Join the sixth annual Women in Agriculture Conference This one-day event is held simultaneously in 40 locations throughout Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Core Pesticide Training Available
OSU Extension Service will offer a Core pesticide training session in Hood River and the Dalles November 15 and December 13.
WSTRC Apple Residue Study
Since 2011, the WTFRC has conducted studies in apple and cherry to generate pesticide residue data for commonly used insecticides and fungicides to help Washington…
Pear Psylla Management – Post-harvest Sprays
This spring, like many early season psylla controls were difficult to apply. Early season management limitations have many wondering if post-harvest is a logical time…
New Resource: Cherries: Botany, Production and Uses
A new resource: "Cherries: Botany, "Production and Uses" is out now. This title covers new scientific data on the botany, production and uses on both sweet…
New: Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Respiratory Protection Guide
The Pesticide Education Research Collaborative is happy to announce a new resource, “Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Respiratory Protection Guide: Requirements for Employers of Pesticide Handlers”,…
