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Fruit Matters – Tree Fruit News – March 2022

NEWS

Evaluating your Pear Irrigation System

Old inefficient irrigation systems can contribute to low fruit quality and cost grower profits. Evaluate the irrigation system in older blocks to identify common challenges and potential solutions.
fire blight canker with purple tissue on pear.

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!

Plan for Multiple Fire Blight Conditions, Be Agile

Make a plan now to be ready to prevent fire blight in your orchard this year.

LATEST VIDEOS

Codling Moth Orchard Management and Socioeconomic Considerations

A Codling Moth Summit was held in February 2022 to highlight and capture known research and best practices for IPM programs in codling moth control. This interview with Jill Tonne from Nutrien highlights essential practices…

Root Health, Fertility, Water, and Crop load Effects on Bitter Pit

Bernardita Sallato, WSU Extension reviews factors contributing to bitter pit in WA and targeted management at North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days.

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