Tree Fruit News June 24, 2018

Even though conditions have been relatively moderate most of this spring, the long, hot days of summer are coming. It is time for apple growers to make sure they have their plans to protect their…

Directions for how to sample and mail little cherry virus samples for testing.

The Deraeocoris bug (Deraeocoris brevis) or ‘derry’ is a common predator in Pacific Northwest orchards. The adult is active in spring long before most predators have emerged, meaning it has the potential to disperse to…

Betsy Beers (WSU-TFREC) and Rob Curtiss (WTFRC) will detail their Codling Moth Sterile Insect Release research project and Dustin Krompetz (UAS) will demonstrate sterile insect release using a drone.

Dain Craver will share organic IPM practices that work in the field. Dr. Achour Amiri will explain some ideas for control of rots and spots (pre-harvest) to prolong storage of organic fruit.