NEWS
Fall Pear Sprays
Before closing-down for the season consider a few fall applications important for next season’s success.
New WTFRC Cherry Pesticide Residue Study Report Available!
The WTFRC Internal Program recently completed its 2026 study on 14 insecticides/acaricides in cherry at a Skeena block near East Wenatchee. The results of that study, a new summary report of all WTFRC cherry pesticide…
Brassicaceae Seed Meal and Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation improved Tree Growth and Yield at Replant Orchard Sites
Preliminary results from a trial comparing field scale application of brassica seed meal and anaerobic soil dis-infestation for control of replant disease.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
Horticulture for Engineers – FIRA
Date: October 19, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Yakima SunDome – Fair State Room This event is free to attend, but we ask people to register to get a proper headcount of attendance…
FIRA USA 2026
The future of orchard management and agricultural technology is arriving in Yakima, Washington. From October 20–22, 2026, FIRA USA 2026 will gather growers, technology developers, research institutions, and industry leaders at State Fair Park in…
46th Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop
The Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop will take place November 3rd and 4th at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel in Portland, OR.
Irrigation Technology Workshop: Practical Tools for Smart Water Management
Join us on November 5 at 10 am on zoom to learn about technology and tools for irrigation in tree fruit!
Packing House Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Fruit and Vegetable Packinghouses workshop will help packers of fruits and vegetables learn about the HACCP principles and have an opportunity to apply this knowledge with…
EVENTS
Oct 12 |
Horticulture for Engineers – FIRA
Oct 19 | State Fair Park, Yakima
Oct 20 | State Fair Park, Yakima
Nov 2 | WSU Northwest Washington Research & Extension Center
WTFRC 2027 NW Cherry Research Review
Nov 3 | Yakima Convention Center
46th Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop
Nov 3 |
Irrigation Technology Workshop: Practical Tools for Smart Water Management
Nov 5 | Zoom Webinar
TEAM
Datta Bhalekar
Thiago Campbell
Tianna DuPont
Suzzete Galinato
Karina Gallardo
Dani Gray
Sonia Hall
Gwen Hoheisel
Alexa McDaniel
Manoella Mendoza
Claire Murphy
Bernardita Sallato
Antonia Sánchez-Labbé
Tory Schmidt
EDITOR
The October 2026 edition of Fruit Matters was edited by Thiago Campbell, WSU Extension.
