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Soil Con: Tree Fruit Soil Health Workshop
February 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for the latest research-based information on managing soil health in tree fruit.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
1 to 4:30 pm
Confluence Technology Center/ Virtual
285 Technology Center Way #102, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Course objectives
Learn more about
- What is tree fruit soil health?
- What is the new soil health initiative?
- Soil health management tools to help mitigate tree stress and improve fruit quality in the face of climate extremes.
- Tools to mitigate replant disease.
Registration
Register for virtual attendance
***Note virtual attendees will be able to listen to and view speaker talks but not participate in activities.
Agenda
1:00 pm Introduction – What is tree fruit soil health? Where are we going? – Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension
1:30 pm Soil health measurements activity – Measuring organic matter
1:45 pm Living soil. Nematodes, mycorrhizae and more. – Tom Forge, Summerland Research Center; Tracey Somera, USDA ARS
2:25 pm Soil biology activity. – Nematodes under the microscope. Mycorrhizal spores.
2:40 pm Break
2:55 pm Practices which buffer environmental stress – mulches and om additions. Experiences from Summerland BC. – Kirsten Hannam, Summerland Research Center
3:20 pm Whole orchard recycling – Amisha Peterson, USDA-ARS
3:50 pm Standard operating procedures for using mustardmeal to mitigate replant disease. Information from recently completed 6-yr study. – Tianna DuPont (co-authors Mark Mazzola, Shashika Hewivatharna, Tracey Somera).
4:00 pm Closing and Evaluations
