NEWS
Lenticel breakdown disorder: preharvest and postharvest considerations
Although lenticel breakdown disorder (LBD) is well-know, the latest research published by Torres et al. (2025) has shown: (1) sanitizers used at commercial doses do not impact lenticel breakdown development of fruits; and (2) filtration…
2026 WA Tree Fruit Research Commission Grant Awards for Cherry
For 2026, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) approved $228,176 to help fund six (6) new projects. The Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission (OSCC) is co-funding three (3) new projects, and the Northwest Nursery Improvement…
OPPORTUNITIES
WSU Study Seeking Farmers to Interview About Compost Use and Incentive Program Participation ($30 Visa Gift Card Incentive)
Study team hopes to learn about farmer perspectives, motivations, and challenges to identify barriers and support equitable access. All perspectives welcome – farmers are encouraged to participate regardless of whether or not they use compost…
Weather with AWN Webinar: New Web Portal
Join the WSU AWN team on Feb 17 to learn about using the new portal to access weather data, decision‑support models for crop, human, and animal health systems, and more.
Agricultural Leadership Conference
The Agricultural Leadership Conference is on February 20th, 2026, in Yakima WA. This full-day bilingual conference (English and Spanish) is designed for farm supervisors and managers.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
Innovative Tools to Combat Emerging Diseases and Boost Pollination
Join us on February 18 in Wenatchee for a full-day workshop on emerging diseases and pollination.
WSU Tree Fruit Heat School
Join us March 11th from 8:30 AM-2:30 PM for the WSU Tree Fruit Heat School. This free event will focus on understanding and managing heat-related challenges in apple and pear production. The program brings together…
EVENTS
Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting 2026
Feb 11 | Okanogan County Agriplex
Weather with AWN Webinar: New Web Portal
Feb 17 | Zoom Webinar
Innovative Tools to Combat Emerging Diseases and Boost Pollination
Feb 18 | Confluence Technology Center Wenatchee
Feb 19 | Confluence Technology Center/ Virtual
Agricultural Leadership Conference
Feb 20 | Yakima Convention Center
Feb 24 | Confluence Technology Center/ Virtual
Mar 11 | Wenatchee Valley College
TEAM
Karen Lewis
Tianna DuPont
Dani Gray
Gwen Hoheisel
Marcella Magby
Manoella Mendoza
Claire Murphy
Bernardita Sallato
Tory Schmidt
Corina Serban
Thiago Campbell
Lexie McDaniel
EDITOR
The February 2026 edition of Fruit Matters was edited by Manoella Mendoza, WTFRC.
