NEWS
Trechnites Insidiosus: What you need to know about this pear psylla natural enemy
Schmidt-Jeffris taught a group of 68 growers and consultants about Trechnites a key parasitoid of pears at a recent November workshop. Trechnites insidiosus is the main parasitoid of pear psylla often reducing pear psylla numbers…
Apple Orchard Effects on Weather Variables
This article provides information about the effects of orchard canopy structure on weather variables.
AgWeatherNet Update
Following the end of building season for the field crew, November saw a focus on the AWN web portal and the Tier 3 Private Network program.
WTFRC Internal Program 2023 Research Reports
The WTFRC 2023 apple residue study report is now available.
LATEST VIDEOS
Pruning Bartlett Pears to Optimize Fruit Quality
Dr. Stefano Musacchi provides a tutorial on pruning Bartlett pear trees to optimize fruit quality. This includes using the concept of dynamic or renewal pruning, and the techniques of girdling, notching and limb bending. He…
Codling Moth: Building a Strong IPM Program
Good IPM practices combine the knowledge of biology, models, and orchard management to implement numerous control strategies. Industry leader and consultant Byron Phillips has deeply considered the influence of all factors to achieve control and…
Apple Life Cycle
Giving Shape to Sustainability: What is the climate footprint of a WA apple? Georgine Yorgey, Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, WSU, June 2023
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) Conference and Tours
Registration opens December 1st for the 67th Annual IFTA Conference and Tours February 11-14, 2024 Yakima, Washington Two full days of speakers/presentations A full day of orchard tours Sunday Welcome Reception hosted by the Young…
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Join us Jan 16 to 18. Pre-registration now available for virtual participants! Agendas available. Co-sponsored by WSU Extension, NW Cherries, NW Pears and Okaganogan Hort.
EVENTS
Pear Study Circle – Phenology Based IPM
Dec 13 | Mission Creek Community Club
Jan 16 | Wenatchee Convention Center
Pear Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Jan 16 | Wenatchee Convention Center
Stone Fruit Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Jan 17 | Wenatchee Convention Center
Apple Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days 2024
Jan 18 | Wenatchee Convention Center
TEAM
Karen Lewis
Tianna DuPont
Dani Gray
Gwen Hoheisel
Marcella Magby
Manoella Mendoza
Claire Murphy
Bernardita Sallato
Tory Schmidt
Corina Serban
Fruit Matters December 2023 was edited by Jodi Rinaldi and Ricardo Lima Pinto, WSU Extension.
