NEWS
Woolly Apple Aphid Management in 2023
Woolly apple aphid is tricky to manage, but there are several strategies that can help.
Pre-bloom Pear Psylla in Integrated & Conventional Orchards, 2023
A selective spray program is working for pre-bloom pear psylla management in the Wenatchee Valley according to data from 7 pear orchard pairs in 2023.
WSU Decision Aid System Update May 2023
As warm weather continues, follow updates to important pest and pathogen models on DAS.
Updates from WSDA Pesticide Management Division
Prevent Pesticide Drift As spraying season approaches WSDA is reminding pesticide applicators to ensure pesticides do not drift off target and offering tips on how to reduce the risk of drift. Read the label on…
LATEST VIDEOS
Codling Moth Series 01 Biology and Ecology
Peter McGhee presents Codling Moth Biology and Ecology
Codling Moth Series 02 Predictive Modeling
David Crowder presents Predictive Modeling
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
WA 64 Spring Field Tour
Join Kate Evans, Stefano Musacchi and Bernardita Sallato who will introduce the new apple variety WA 64 in two field tours. Learn what we know so far about this new apple and how to grow…
PUBLICATIONS
Evaluation of biopesticides for the control of Erwinia amylovora in Apple and Pear
In a recent study, we evaluated non-antibiotic materials for fire blight control in 8 Washington, 3 Oregon, 3 New York and 2 Pennsylvania field experiments conducted between 2013 to 2022.
EVENTS
May 16 | WSU ROZA Orchard
May 19 | Alexander Ranch, Hayden Orchard
May 24 | WSU ROZA Orchard
Field Day – Mechanized Vineyard Planting
Jun 2 | WSU – IAREC, Prosser
Fire Blight Webinar Series: Fire Blight Pruning and Sanitation
Jun 13 | Virtual
Oct 18 | Virtual
TEAM
| Karen Lewis
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EDITOR
Fruit Matters May 2023 was edited by Jodi Rinaldi Harms and Karen Lewis, WSU Extension
