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October 2021
X-Disease Phytoplasma Vector Management Field Day (North)
Join us for research updates on X-disease phytoplasma vector management Invited speakers: Tobin Northfield, Assistant Professor of Entomology WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee Host plant feeding and oviposition by leafhoppers (and the role of groundcover) Extenday/Surround field trials DVAC demonstration for how to collect large amounts of insects quickly Louis (Louie) Nottingham, Research Assistant Professor WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee Insecticide trials findings Tianna Dupont, Tree Fruit Extension Regional Specialist (North) WSU Tree Fruit…
Find out more »Choosing products that work: A discussion of pesticide efficacy – Pear IPM Study Circle
Join us to discuss 2019-2021 pear pest insecticide research results from Louis Nottingham, WSU Entomology and grower experience from the field.
Find out more »Are you happy with your orchard productivity? – Pear Horticulture Study Circles
Come prepared to discuss: Do you have blocks with too much or not enough vigor - why? What makes blocks you are happy with behave with good balance? Challenging blocks with not enough fruit set?
Find out more »November 2021
NW Cherry & Stone Fruit Research Review
The WA Tree Fruit Research Commission in collaboration with the Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission would like to invite everyone interested to attend this year’s NW Cherry and Stone Fruit Research Review. This event will feature continuing research project reports in the areas of LCD (i.e. vector management, low titer trees, replant strategies, volatile biomarkers), SWD, nutrient management, modeling cold hardiness, and pesticide residues. Final reports on SWD management, the cherry breeding program (3-year summary), and understanding and mitigating the effects…
Find out more »Honeydew Washing Systems – Adding a Cultural Control to your Toolbox – Pear IPM Study Circles
2020 research results from Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension. Grower presented case studies. Facilitated discussion.
Find out more »Irrigation for Fruit Quality – Pear Horticulture Study Circle
New research results and case studies with Lee Kalcsits, WSU Horticulture followed by facilitated discussion.
Find out more »December 2021
2022 Technology Research Review – Virtual
The WA Tree Fruit Research Commission would like to invite everyone interested to attend this year’s Technology Research Review. This virtual event will feature continuing research project reports on modeling orchard effects on meteorological measurements, validation of plant-based sensors for irrigation decisions, decision support tools for precision orchard management, and the Next Fruit 4.0 project (a collaboration between the USA and The Netherlands). Final reports will be presented on a novel automatic crop health observer, a novel on-the-fly variable-rate airflow…
Find out more »Using pear psylla phenology to better time applications – Pear IPM Study Circle
Outline of the new psylla phenology model from Louis Nottingham, WSU Entomology. Examples of scouting information showing when the model has worked and when it has not. Brief intro to potential scouting app. Discussion of getting weather stations to improve accuracy. Discussion of how growers/consultants want to best access data.
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