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Robotic Pollination of Apples in Commercial Orchards
Explore the transformative role of robotic technology in pollinating apples, offering a sustainable solution in the face of declining natural pollinators.
Efficient heat stress management for improved apple fruit quality
This article reports the findings from the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission funded project titled “Efficient heat stress management for improved apple fruit quality” (2021-2023).
Cross-compatibility of apple cultivars and pollinizers
S allele compatability for apple and pollenizers.
Good to Know: Apple Pruning 101
As part of WSU and Good Fruit grower educational efforts, Bernardita Sallato shares advice about apple pruning basics and her experience with WA 38. This…
Refreshing Herbicide Knowledge
Herbicide is a great tool for weed management. How do they work exactly? Let's refresh some basic herbicide-related information in this article.
Rodent Management
Rodent management tips from Roger Baldwin, UC Davis Wildlife Specialist.
Storage of Organic Apples
Written by Marcella Galeni, Washington State University–Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center and Carolina Torres, Washington State University–Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee. Organic…
Mapping orchard variability and soil attributes to improve site-specific management decision making
A smart orchard project was implemented in Washington apple orchards in 2020 in collaboration with several industry and university partners, with funding support from the…
What does the X-disease/Little Cherry Disease Test Results Numbers Means in Terms of Disease Progression?
Summary by Corina Serban, WSU Extension, Scott Harper, WSU Plant Pathology. May 3, 2022. Updated June 2, 2023. The little cherry and X-disease outbreak has…
Blue orchard bees
As early spring bees, BOBs are better adapted for flying under poor weather conditions than most other bees. BOBs forage and pollinate under overcast skies…
