NEWS
Remove Fire Blight Cankers Now to Reduce Risk this Year
Fire blight cankers left in the orchard are the source for new infections next spring. Remove them now!
Good to Know: Apple Pruning 101
As part of WSU and Good Fruit grower educational efforts, Bernardita Sallato shares advice about apple pruning basics and her experience with WA 38. This article complements two videos developed in collaboration between Bernardita Sallato…
Soil and Plant Diagnostic Technology for Orchard Nutrient Management
Effective nutrient management in tree fruit production requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple interacting factors, including soil conditions (physical, chemical, and biological), plant health and its nutrient demand through various growth stages, water availability, and…
AgWeatherNet 2024 Highlights: Milestones Achieved and a Vision for 2025
AgWeatherNet (AWN) had an exciting 2024, marked by advancements in technology, expansion of services, and active engagement with the agricultural community. We summarize 2024’s major highlights and provide an overview of our plans for 2025…
2025 WA Tree Fruit Research Commission Grant Awards for Cherry
For 2025, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) approved $424,284 to help fund five (5) new projects. The Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission (OSCC) is co-funding three (3) projects, and the Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute…
OPPORTUNITY
Survey on Heat and Frost Damages in Pear and Apple
We need your input! Your responses to this 10-minute survey will help us make sure our research into understanding how pear and apple trees respond to heat and cold stress leads to strategies that help…
Survey – Understanding Your Perspective on Apple Fire Blight Management Systems
Researchers at Washington State University, Michigan State University, Cornell University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, are conducting a survey to learn about your interest in alternative fire blight management strategies on your apple…
WORKSHOP
2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit – Virtual Option Available
This is an invitation to participate in the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST. The purpose of the summit is to discuss the latest…
Soil Con: Tree Fruit Soil Health Workshop
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…
EVENTS
Pear Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days – 2025
Jan 21 | Wenatchee Convention Center
Stone Fruit Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Jan 22 | Wenatchee Convention Center
Apple Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days 2025
Jan 23 | Wenatchee Convention Center
Spanish Session (Manejo de Frutales) 2025
Jan 23 | Wenatchee Convention Center
Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting 2025
Feb 6 | Okanogan County Agriplex
TEAM
Karen Lewis
Tianna DuPont
Dani Gray
Gwen Hoheisel
Marcella Magby
Manoella Mendoza
Claire Murphy
Bernardita Sallato
Tory Schmidt
Corina Serban
EDITOR
The 01/2025 edition of Fruit Matters was edited by Karen Lews, WSU Extension.
