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May 2026
FIRA USA 2026 Press Conference
After four successful years in California, FIRA USA is relocating to Washington State, advancing its mission to accelerate the real-world deployment of agricultural autonomous solutions. Attend the trade show on Tuesday, May 12th at 9.00 am at the Fair State Park in Yakima (WA).
Find out more »Pear Pest Management Discussion Group – Mites and Natural Enemies
Join us for a discussion of mites and natural enemies.
Find out more »June 2026
Virtual Orchard Meetup Webinar Series
The team is again partnering with our Canadian colleagues to host the 2026 International Orchard Meetup Series, following on our previous meetup in February. Now we will go deeper into tools available to help you prepare for, track and manage climate stress in your orchards. Join the webinar on June 11, 18, and 25!
Find out more »Pear Pest Management Discussion Group – Secondary Pests and Natural Enemies
Join us for a discussion of box elder bug/stink bug and other secondary pests as well as natural enemies.
Find out more »Virtual Orchard Meetup Webinar Series
The team is again partnering with our Canadian colleagues to host the 2026 International Orchard Meetup Series, following on our previous meetup in February. Now we will go deeper into tools available to help you prepare for, track and manage climate stress in your orchards. Join the webinar on June 11, 18, and 25!
Find out more »Lacewing Release Field Visit – Pateros
Join us for field days highlighting new research on how to effectively use lacewings for biocontrol in apples.
Find out more »Lacewing Release Field Visit – Rock Island
Join us for field days highlighting new research on how to effectively use lacewings for biocontrol in apples. Three separate events contain the same content in different locations. Agenda Project objectives Demonstration of drone release Demonstration of hand and four wheeler release Activity: Beat tray recovery of lacewing larvae Overview of recommendations and lessons learned Speakers Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, USDA-ARS Chuck Weaver, GS Long/ ParaBug Teah Smith, Zirkle; Mike Brown, Gebbers; Dain Craver Registration Pre-registration encouraged to help workshop organizers plan. Registration…
Find out more »Lacewing Release Field Visit – Royal City
Join us for field days highlighting new research on how to effectively use lacewings for biocontrol in apples. Three separate events contain the same content in different locations. Agenda Project objectives Demonstration of drone release Demonstration of hand and four wheeler release Activity: Beat tray recovery of lacewing larvae Overview of recommendations and lessons learned Speakers Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, USDA-ARS Chuck Weaver, GS Long/ ParaBug Teah Smith, Zirkle; Mike Brown, Gebbers; Dain Craver Registration Pre-registration encouraged to help organizers plan. Register here.
Find out more »Virtual Orchard Meetup Webinar Series
The team is again partnering with our Canadian colleagues to host the 2026 International Orchard Meetup Series, following on our previous meetup in February. Now we will go deeper into tools available to help you prepare for, track and manage climate stress in your orchards. Join the webinar on June 11, 18, and 25!
Find out more »July 2026
Pear Pest Management Discussion Group – Preventing Post Harvest Rots
Join us for a discussion on postharvest rots affecting pears. The discussion will target both in-field and warehouse strategies to reduce rots and increase packouts.
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