NEWS
Mechanical Hedging in Apples
WSU’s Karen Lewis shares an update on mechanical hedging in apples.
Cherry Calcium Management Update
In Dr Wang’s recent study he found that the previous recommendation of three calcium applications did not increase concentrations of calcium in the fruit. Six applications between pit hardening and harvest was able to increase…
Calcium Recommendations for Apples
Calcium management is critical to control bitter pit, especially for susceptible varieties. Good management should always be systems-based starting with adequate supplies in the soil, good tree and root health, sufficient water to move calcium…
Call for Collaborators: Pear Irrigation Efficiencies Project
Dear pear growers – We would like to invite you to participate in a demonstration project in collaboration with WSU and Cascadia Conservation District. The objective of this project is to demonstrate Best Management Practices…
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
Cherry Pre-Harvest Tour
Dahle Farms Knob Hill Rd. (off of Cherry Heights Rd.), The Dalles Coffee and Donuts provided by Chamberlin Distributing Dwarfing Sweet Cherry Rootstock Selections from the MSU Breeding Program Lynn Long, OSU The New Pearl…
EVENTS
Drone Data Analytics in Agriculture Workshop-2 May 24 @ 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. Prosser, WA
Cherry Pre-Harvest Tour June 5 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Next Generation Network: Irrigation Field Visit June 13 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Orondo, WA
Pear IPM Discussion: Bugs & Brews June 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Cashmere, WA.
TEAM
Karen Lewis
Tianna DuPont
Dani Gray
Gwen Hoheisel
Marcella Magby
Manoella Mendoza
Claire Murphy
Bernardita Sallato
Tory Schmidt
Corina Serban
