Tree Fruit Growers Reminded To Scout For Fire Blight
With spring in full swing, a bacterial threat is creeping into orchards. Keep your ears open for tips to protect those precious trees!
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Compound Found In Extreme Conditions May Help Fruit Growers
In a world where fruit diseases loom large, a new tool could be the game changer local tree fruit growers have been waiting for.
Tree Fruit Growers, Watch Out For Fire Blight
With the warm weather stirring up concerns for local fruit growers, it's time to talk about a sneaky little threat to those blossoming orchards.
Focus On Fruit: Fire Blight 101
What is Fire Blight, and why is it such a concern for local apple and pear growers? Washington State University's Tianna Dupont gives us the background on this bacterial disease, and the impact it can have on the tree fruit industry.
Focus On Fruit: Fire Blight The Focus During WA Event
Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension specialist Tianna Dupont recaps the recent 4th International Symposium of Fire Blight.
Focus On Fruit: 04/24/25
Washington State University is warning pear and apple growers to watch for fire blight. WSU's Tianna Dupont explains what growers need to watch for, and steps they need to take.
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Oregon State University Participating In Fire Blight Webinar
Oregon State University’s Ken Johnson, Professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences will participate in a webinar Wednesday, focused on the effective use of non-antibiotic controls and biopesticides for Fire Blight control. Wednesday’s event is part of a national research project on Fire Blight involving Oregon, Washington, California, Michigan, North Carolina and New York.
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When Dealing With Fire Blight, Orchardists Encouraged To Be Agile
With a buildup of fire blight in orchards across the region, Washington State University said there are several options from which orchardists can select. WSU Extension Specialist, Tianna DuPont, said growers need to manage based on risk. She not
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Sunnyside Sprayer Clinic To Focus on Tree Fruit Pests
RDO will host an Orchard Sprayer Clinic in Sunnyside Wednesday. This Spanish speaking event will allow those who need Washington credits for the upcoming season to earn them. Erin Hightower with RDO said Wednesday’s Clinic starts at 1 p.m. with a guest...
Northwest Growers Asked To Help Researchers Studying Fire Blight
Researchers have come together in an effort to improve fire blight disease management. Washington State University announced the research team Tuesday, which includes plant pathologists, horticulturists, and economists. The goal is to develop region-specific and sustainable best management potions for blossom blight and shoot blight; as well sat the overall economic impact of the diseases. The