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New EPA-Approved WPS Worker/Handler videos In English/Spanish are now available!
Thanks to the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health at Penn State for sharing these much needed resources: Safety in the Orchard: Understanding and Applying the…
Orchard Spraying and Following Label Requirements on Common Tree Fruit Pesticides
Compliance with pesticide labels requires managers and applicators to follow pesticide label directions. The “Directions for Use” section has mandatory language, noted in bold type…
Compost Record Keeping: What do I really need to have?
Learn which compost records are required for Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance and understand what you need with regards to audits. An article…
Efficacy of new and experimental products for control of powdery mildew on apple
In 2016 and 2017 several products were tested from green tip to 2nd or 3rd covers for the control of apple powdery mildew. See results…
The Utility of Bitter Pit Prediction Models for Honeycrisp
An easy and inexpensive test for bitter pit is needed to make more accurate storage decisions while providing producers with a reliable indication of potential…
Chipping Assistance Available to Orchardists through the Air Quality Initiative
Orchardists who are interested in chipping their tree prunings and slash piles are encouraged to apply for the Air Quality Initiative of the Environmental Quality…
Critical Bud Temperatures
With the cold temperatures occurring in the area its good to know the critical temperatures at different bud stages listed below. From http://www.tfrec.wsu.edu/pages/cpg/Critical_Temperatures Critical Temperatures /…
Pre-season Estimate of Organic Apple Acres
Written by David Granatstein and Elizabeth Kirby, WSU Wenatchee The area of certified organic apple production in Washington State grew by 37% in 2017, and…
New Decision Aid Systems (DAS) Models Launched
In a non-typical year like 2018 models are more important than ever to help guide decisions in the orchard. Take a look at models new…
