October 2024
Little Cherry Disease Pesticide Use Study
Washington State University Extension, with help from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, would like your help in researching changes in pesticide use in sweet cherries that occurred in response to the Little Cherry Disease epidemic. Here, we refer to Little Cherry Disease (LCD) generally to describe the symptoms caused by three different pathogens Little Cherry Virus 1, Little Cherry Virus 2 (LChV-1, LChV-2), and Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni (X-disease phytoplasma / Western X). Little Cherry Virus 2 is transmitted by mealybugs, X-disease…
Find out more »December 2024
Codling Moth Study Circle
Join us for a study circle on codling moth management. We will discuss new and time proven strategies for managing codling moth in those tricky hotspots. Learn from entomologists Rob Curtiss, Betsy Beers and Tobin Northfield and share with each other. Format: 30 min of presentation followed by 1.5 hrs of discussion. Presenters: Rob Curtis, WSU Entomology Agenda: 1:00-1:30 presentation - Predicting codling moth populations with lure baited traps 1:30-3:00 discussion Registration Please register here. Online participants will receive an event link…
Find out more »February 2025
Little Cherry Disease Day
In person and via Zoom ~ Hear from researchers, extension, economists, a panel of growers and nursery professionals who share survival strategies for managing LCD. Enjoy a sponsored lunch, interactive Q&A sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.
Find out more »Little Cherry Disease Day
Join us for an in-depth look at research-based information on managing Little Cherry Disease (LCD). Hear from researchers, extension, economists, a panel of growers, and nursery professionals who share survival strategies for managing LCD. Enjoy a sponsored lunch, interactive Q&A sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.
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