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Implications of delayed leaf abscission for spring nutrient management
Why didn’t leaves drop in 2022? In 2022, we experienced a delayed, but prolonged period of vegetative growth, suggesting that the normal signals for initiating senescence and leaf abscission had not yet been perceived by…
Mapping orchard variability and soil attributes to improve site-specific management decision making
A smart orchard project was implemented in Washington apple orchards in 2020 in collaboration with several industry and university partners, with funding support from the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC). In 2021 and 2022,…
2023 WA Tree Fruit Research Commission Grant Awards for Technology
In December of 2022, the WA Tree Fruit Research Commission approved $394,302 for five (5) new technology research projects for the upcoming year. All newly approved technology projects this year are funded 100% by apple.
Help Us Help You – Mapping Broadband
All Washington residents are encouraged to participate in broadband internet mapping efforts. The accuracy of this map is essential to future broadband funding in Washington state and tree fruit member participation is needed to ensure…
Mapping orchard variability and soil attributes to improve site-specific management decision making
A smart orchard project was implemented in Washington apple orchards in 2020 in collaboration with several industry and university partners, with funding support from the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC). In 2021 and 2022,…
LATEST VIDEOS
Fire Blight. Refinement of Nonantibiotic Spray Programs for Fire Blight
What have we learned from 29 trials between 2013 and 2021 in Oregon. Efficacy of combined non-antibiotic programs. Presented at North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days 2023 co-hosted by WSU Extension, NCW Fieldmens Association, NW…
Apple IPM Reminders
Effective codling moth management as a basis for apple IPM. Mating disruption, monitoring, organic controls. New research. Presented at North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days 2023 co-hosted by WSU Extension, NCW Fieldmens Association, NW Cherry…
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EDITOR
The February 2023 edition of Fruit Matters was edited by Tory Schmidt, Tree Fruit Research Commission.
