Confluence Technology Center Wenatchee/ Virtual
285 Technology Center Way #102, Wenatchee, WA 98801
February 24, 2026
Hybrid In-person and Virtual event

Join us for an intensive workshop focused on managing fire blight of apple and pear. The session will include presentations from experts on new management strategies and in-depth discussion. Thank you to funding support from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Specialty Crop Research Initiative.

Topics

• Fire blight biology
• Using Prohexadione Calcium and Actigard for Shoot Blight Management
• Biopesticide efficacy
• Antibiotic resistance management
• Managing fire blight infections: pruning, sanitation
• Winter canker sanitation

Format

• Expert presentations
• Discussion
• In-person and virtual options

Speakers

• Kerik Cox, Cornell University
• George Sundin, Michigan State University
• Suzanne Slack, Iowa State University
• Frank Zhao, Washington State University
• Tianna DuPont, Washington State University
• Khashi Ghorbani, Illinois State University
• Srdjan Acimovic, Virgina Polytechnic
• Katherine Dougherty, Michigan State University
• Achala KC, Oregon State University

Agenda

Coming soon.

Registration

Coming soon.

Event sponsors

North Central Washington Fieldmen’s Association
And more……

Contacts

Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension
tianna.dupont@wsu.edu
(509) 293-8758