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March 10, 2016

NEWS

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Get Ready for Thinning Season

Spring is here and it is time to get ready for thinning season. While all aspects of orchard management are important, there may be no decision made by growers more critical to their economic bottom…

Publications

Airblast 101 – A Handbook of Best Practices in Airblast Spraying

Airblast 101 is a new handbook that describes best practices in airblast spraying in clear, conversational language. With more than 200 full-colour illustrations and 200 pages of content, Airblast 101 takes the reader from adjusting airblast…

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Upcoming Events

Sprayer Calibration and Optimization Workshops

Washington State University Extension and Washington State Department of Agriculture are conducting Airblast Calibration and Optimization Courses. This is a 1-day hands-on workshop explaining the principles behind best spray practices.  Offered in both English and Spanish, this workshop is applicable for both managers and operators.

March 11 – TFREC, Wenatchee – Sponsor and registration through WSTFA
March 15 – Long Ranch, Naches – Sponsor and registration through GS Long
March 18 – Tri-cities – Sponsor and registration through GS Long
March 23 – TFREC, Wenatchee – Sponsor and registration through GS Long

For GS Long registration contact maegen@GSLong.com or 800-336-5664
For WSTFA registration click here

For individual course details visit WSU Tree Fruit events.

Tree Fruit Extension Team

Karen Lewis

Gwen Hoheisel

Tom Auvil

Tory Schmidt

Ines Hanrahan

Tim Smith

Wendy Jones

Tianna DuPont

Washington State University