Join WSU Extension for the North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days on January 20-22, 2026. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, NCW Fieldmen’s Association, and the Okanogan Horticultural Association. These events provide the latest research-based information on horticulture, pest and disease management. Agendas and additional information are available at http://treefruit.wsu.edu/events. Pesticide update credits will be awarded for program attendance 2-3 credits per session dependent on WSDA approval. No pre-registration required for in person sessions. Registration required for virtual participation in Apple, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. We hope you will join us to network and learn.
Apple Day – January 20
Join WSU Extension for the latest research-based information. 4 WSDA pesticide update credits (with approval). In person event with hybrid virtual option. For the official Apple Day event page, including detailed agenda and more information, follow this link to WSU Tree Fruit’s Apple Day event page.
Apple Day Topics
Session 1: Pest and Disease Management
- Organic codling moth management
- Conventional codling moth management
Session 2: Biocontrol
- Lacewing release research updates
- Natural enemy releases panel
- Netting impact on codling moth and natural enemies
Session 3: Improving Pack outs by Preventing Post Harvest Problems in the Field
- Preventing storage rots
- Pre-harvest techniques to improve pack-outs
Session 4: Profitability
- Efficiencies panel
- Benefits of field sorting
Stone Fruit Day – January 21
Join WSU Extension for the latest research-based information. 3 WSDA pesticide update credits with approval. Co-sponsor Northwest Cherry Growers. In person event with hybrid virtual option. For the official Stone Fruit Day event page, including detailed agenda and more information, follow this link to WSU Tree Fruit’s Stone Fruit Day event page.
Stone Fruit Day Topics
Session 1: Insect, Disease Management
- Little Cherry Disease
- Stone Fruit Viruses
- Powdery Mildew
- Bacterial Canker
Session 2: Markets and Profitability
- Economic Outlook
- Market Review
- Horticulture to Maintain Export Quality
- Thinning
- and more!
Pear Day – January 22
Join WSU Extension for the latest research-based information. 3-4 WSDA pesticide update credits (with approval). Hybrid In-person and Virtual event. Co-Sponsor Pear Bureau Northwest. For the official Pear Day event page, including detailed agenda and more information, follow this link to WSU Tree Fruit’s Pear Day event page.
Pear Day Topics
Session 1: Pest Management
- Meeting IPM challenges from 2025
- Managing mites
- Who is eating your pear pests?
- And more…
Session 3: Production Quality and Profits
- New pear varieties
- Efficiency ideas from around the world
- And more …..
Registration
Registration is required for virtual webinar attendance. Walk-ins okay for in person participation. In person event is free (sponsored, a $150 value). Thank you sponsors: Washington State University, Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, NCW Fieldmen’s Association. Virtual attendee registration fee ($30 for 3-day event) covers additional cost of audio visual technician/live streaming for event. Virtual registration. Registered attendees should receive a confirmation from zoom the next business day.
