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AgWeatherNet Update
October saw a strong push to the finish of building season with several new Mesonet tower stations installed across the state.
Endangered Species Act and Impact on Pesticide Applications
Coming soon to labels near you will be new Endangered Species Protection Requirements use directions and accompanying bulletins.
Rodent Management
Rodent management tips from Roger Baldwin, UC Davis Wildlife Specialist.
Apple frost damage during harvest
Be careful with handling your apples under frost conditions!
Recommended Harvest Criteria for Commercial WA-38 Storage in 2023
Use this guide in addition to the published marketing and quality standards for the 2023 crop year. First ship date for fruit produced in the…
Cost Share Funds Available to Cherry and Stone Fruit Producers through Grant for X-disease and Little Cherry Disease Tree Removal
Washington State University Extension in partnership with county Conservation Districts and Pest Boards announce the availability of cost-share funds for the removal and testing of…
Early Fall Defoliation in Sweet Cherry
In perennial species, natural leaf senescence in the fall is part of a remobilization of mobile nutrients and carbohydrates to wood, buds and roots.
Reimbursement for Composting
WSDA is launching the Compost Reimbursement Program to encourage on-farm compost use. Approximately $1 million will be distributed annually on a first-come, first-served basis. All…
BMPs for tree removal for X disease and Little Cherry Virus infected trees
Methods to remove trees infected with X-disease or Little cherry disease.
AgWeatherNet Update
The month of August saw the completion of two new Mesonet tower stations bringing the network total to 40. It was also a busy month…
