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Western X and Cherry Viruses

With the concern around little cherry disease, growers are testing and finding a number of other cherry viruses in their orchards. Dr. Ken Eastwell spoke…

Use updated Leafroller timing for best control

Timing is everything when it comes to effective pest management. Knowing when a pest is susceptible to which kind of pesticide is the key for…

Size Matters: Apply herbicides to small weeds for increased success

Weed size is a significant factor influencing the management of weeds with foliar applied herbicides. Larger weeds are notoriously difficult to control, as compared to…

Fire Blight Management- Tips for Using Blossom Protect

With the large number of fire blight infections last year plan as if fire blight is in your neighborhood this year. Time will tell in…

Powdery Mildew Management in Conventional and Organic Apple Orchards

Powdery mildew of apple is caused by the fungus Podosphaera leucotricha, a different species from the one that causes powdery mildew on cherry, Podosphaera clandestina.…

Cosmic Crisp Showcased on PBS

A New Approach For a New Apple Variety is a short documentary video recently appearing on Public Television's program Market to Market the revolutionary way WA38 Cosmic…

Pear Pruning for Young Bartlett

Dr. Stefano Musacchi, professor of horticulture at Washington State University and Bob Gix, horticulturist at Blue Star Orchard shared pear pruning tips at this winter's…

New and Emerging Tools for Crop Load Management of Apple

After a long, tough winter, the temperatures are finally creeping up and the snow is starting to melt.  Most of us still have a lot…

Help Improve the PNW Dark Sweet Cherry Developmental Index Chart

OSU and WSU are developing a PNW Dark Sweet Cherry Developmental Index Chart from work done by Todd Einhorn and David Gibeaut. At the heart…

Integrating Beneficial Habitat on your Farm

Integrated Biological Pest Management for Vegetable Growers, Orchardists, Viticulturists & other Columbia Gorge Farmers. THURSDAY, February 23, 2017: MOSIER, Oregon. 8:30a.m. – 4p.m. Mosier Grange…
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