NEWS
The Die-Off of Generic Escherichia coli on Preharvest Apples
Key Findings and Recommendations on Time-to-Harvest Intervals for Washington Apple Growers from Two Recent Studies.
Real-Time Detection of Little Cherry Disease: Research Progress and Findings
Little Cherry Disease (LCD), caused by three pathogens – Little Cherry Virus-1 (LChV-1), Little Cherry Virus-2 (LChV-2), and X-disease phytoplasma (XDP) – poses a serious threat to cherry orchards. To develop a non-destructive, real-time detection…
Big data comes for the big apple: WSU researchers develop interactive tool for visualizing food consumption
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, the saying goes, but how much do Americans eat apples?
2024 Apple Pesticide Residue Reports
Since 2011, the WTFRC has conducted studies in apple and cherry to generate residue data for commonly used pesticides to help Washington growers make more informed choices about their spray programs for concerns about Maximum…
VIDEOS
Virtual Orchard Meetups Series: Cold Session with Jason Londo
Virtual Orchard Meetups Series: Cold Session with Jason Londo
Virtual Orchard Meetups Series: Cold Session with Matthew Whiting
Virtual Orchard Meetups: Cold Session with Matthew Whiting
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
Upcoming Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings
The WSDA Produce Safety Program, Washington State University, and the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, are organizing multiple upcoming in-person Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings throughout the state, taught in both English and Spanish.
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days January 21-23 in Wenatchee, Feb 6 in Omak – Registration open
Join us for WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington on January 21,22,23, and February 6, 2025. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, NCW Fieldmen’s Association and the Okanogan Horticultural Association. These…
OPPORTUNITIES
Sprayer Technology Adoption and Related Skills (STARS) Survey
A survey to assess the specific skill set needed to purchase and operate new sprayer technology.
EVENTS
TEAM
Karen Lewis
Tianna DuPont
Dani Gray
Gwen Hoheisel
Marcella Magby
Manoella Mendoza
Claire Murphy
Bernardita Sallato
Tory Schmidt
Corina Serban
EDITOR
The December 2024 edition of Fruit Matters was edited by Claire Murphy, WSU Extension.
