Tree Fruit Extension Response to COVID-19
We are here. Even though our county offices and Research and Extension Centers are closed to the public and most office work is being done from home, we are still on the job. Critical and time sensitive lab and field work continues where and when it can be done safety and within the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order and guidelines set by WSU Administration and our county partners…more
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Plan for Multiple Fire Blight Conditions, Be Agile
With bloom opening and warm conditions next week be prepared to manage fire blight for blocks with different risk.
Chemical Thinning Options for Bartlett Pears
In the face of relentlessly increasing labor costs and frequently disappointing returns, many pear growers are looking for ways to reduce their input costs and improve their packouts. For most pear varieties, the main challenge…
WA 38 Size Distribution Profile in Pre-Commercial Plantings
The purpose of this report is to show the fruit size distribution of two maturing orchards between the years 2010 to 2016 (years 2-8 of production) and to show the variation of sizing profiles in…
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Compost Use For Tree Fruit
Compost can help improve soil quality and nutrient, water, and pest regulation. High-quality soil holds water and nutrients like a sponge, slowly releasing them over time to meet tree needs. High-quality soil can also suppress…
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Flowering Fruit Set & Pollination
Flowering is a critical time for growers because fertilization rate has a fundamental relationship to yield and there is a short window of opportunity to set the crop for the year. The processes of pollination…
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