Newsletter

In this issue: FDA's draft produce safety guidance document; Douglas Co Stewardship program; Cherry Fruit School reminder; PSA Grower Trainings

Latest update on Western X Phytoplasma and Powdery mildew research, Winter meetings and pre-cherry institute orchard tour, opportunities and more.

Early season root management project funded by WSDA - SCBG. Upcoming Sweet Cherry Fruit School. Pesticide look-up tool and more.

Reports: 2018 WTFRC Apple Pesticide Residue Report, by Tory Schmidt. Publications: Protective Netting Improves Leaf-level Photosynthetic Light Use Efficiency in ‘Honeycrisp’ Apple Under Heat Stress…

Articles: A(nother) bad year for Little Cherry Disease, Fall Fire Blight Considerations. WA 38 Tours: Greater Yakima Valley, WSU Sunrise, and NCW Region.

Fall nutrient management; Opportunities: Technician and Internship; Events: WA 38 Tours, Pear IPM Discussion, Women in Ag, Conf., Tree Fruit Days 2019.

Research report: WA 38 stem punctures and semi-commercial pack-out; Upcoming: Women in Agriculture Conference; WA 38 pruning tours; Healthy soils workshop

In this issue: Green Lacewings in Pear Orchards; WA 38 Characteristics & Horticulture; WA 38 field Days

In This Issue: Pear IPM Postharvest Sprays; WSTFA's Research News Flash sign up; WA 38 Field Days

In thins issue: WTFRC Cherry Residue Report; New Produce Safety Website Launched; input needed for USDA/SCRI priorities; Expansion of FDA water testing options