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Fruit Matters – Tree Fruit News September 2024

NEWS

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Fungal Canker and Dieback Pathogens of Stone Fruit

Dry summer conditions are best to cut and remove dieback from cherry fungal cankers. Dieback and canker diseases threaten productivity by reducing the lifespan of trees.

2024 Cherry MLR Report

The recent Maximum Residue levels study results are available for 2024.

Apple Powdery Mildew

Powdery mildews rank among the most important diseases of food and ornamental plants. Apple powdery mildew is becoming more problematic as many cultivars preferred by consumers are powdery mildew susceptible. As resistance to certain fungicides…

Minldiu Polvoriento de Manzano en Washington

El mildiu polvoriento, o cenicilla, del manzano es una de las enfermedades más desafiantes en la producción de manzano en huertos establecidos el centro y oeste del estado de Washington.

Mesonet Expansion and Fall Maintenance Update

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of a new Mesonet weather station in Joyce, WA. As we transition into fall, our team has completed essential maintenance on the network and is gearing up for the…

LATEST VIDEOS

Weather Sensing: Adding Private Stations to AWN

AgWeatherNet hosts numerous public weather stations. But reaching every farm and location is challenging. Therefore, many growers have opted for private weather stations. Watch the experts at AWN give expert advice on the proper hardware…

EVENTS

Sunflare™ Pre-Harvest Field Tour South

Sep 18 | WSU-Prosser Roza Orchard

Sunflare™ Pre-Harvest Field Tour North

Sep 25 | WSU Sunrise Orchard

Fire Blight Webinar Series: Plant Defense Products Actigard and Kudos/Apogee

Nov 6 | Online Webinar

TEAM

Karen Lewis
Tianna DuPont
Dani Gray
Gwen Hoheisel
Marcella Magby
Manoella Mendoza
Claire Murphy
Bernardita Sallato
Tory Schmidt
Corina Serban

EDITOR

The 09 2024 edition of Fruit Matters was edited by Gwen Hoheisel, WSU Extension.

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