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2023 WA Fruit Smart Orchard Project

August 2, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Free

Field Day

An opportunity for farmers and agricultural professionals to learn about the latest technologies and data-driven approaches to orchard management.

This project involves the use of various technologies such as LiDAR, Green Atlas Cartographer, SmartGuided Systems (SmartApply), Swan Systems, Nutrien Ag, WSU AgWeatherNet, FloraPulse, SmartApply, Soiltech, EWING, Swan Systems, PocketiNet, SoilOptix, Burro, and Burrow Tractors to inform and optimize different aspects of apple orchard operations, including sunburn prevention, herbicide application, chemical thinning, and irrigation.

The project also aims to collect and aggregate data on various orchard parameters such as soil moisture, soil temperature, sap flow, and nutrient trends, among others, to inform variable rate applications. The project involves collaborating with various researchers, vendors, and stakeholders to gather and analyze the data, and potentially expand the project to other orchards.​

AGENDA

8:30 – 9:00 Registration and snacks

9:00  Smart Orchard Field day welcome and introduction. Host Steve Mantle, Innov8.ag and Gilbert Plath, Washington Fruit and Produce.

9:30 – 9:55 Nutrient Management and Soil Mapping.

9:55 – 9:20 Spray Technology

10:20 – 10:40 Irrigation Technology

10:40 – 12:30 Tech provider rundown and trade-show.

 

This event is an opportunity for farmers and agricultural professionals to learn about the latest technologies and data-driven approaches to orchard management.

Please register for the 2023 Smart Orchard Project Field Day:

REGISTRATION


WSU extension logo

Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission logo

Innovate Ag logo

Details

Date:
August 2, 2023
Time:
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.innov8.ag/smartorchard

Organizer

WSU Extension, Innov8.ag, and WTFRC
Email:
Bernardita Sallato, WSU Extension b.sallato@wsu.edu

Venue

Smart Orchard- Grandview, WA
3142 N. County Line
Grandview, WA 98930 United States
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Washington State University