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North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days — Apple Day, Wenatchee WA
Join us for Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington on January 20, 21, 22, and February 11, 2026. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, NCW Fieldmen’s Association and the Okanogan Horticultural Association. These events provide the latest research-based information on horticulture, pest and disease management. We hope you will join us to network and learn this winter. For agendas and additional information visit http://treefruit.wsu.edu/events. WSDA pesticide credits will be awarded for program attendance, 3-4 WSDA credits per session. No pre-registration required for in person sessions (thank you to co-sponsors). Registration required for virtual participation in Apple, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. Visit treefruit.wsu.edu/events to register. Virtual participants will have a fee to cover livestreaming audiovisual expenses.
Networking lunch. Pre-registration required for lunch. Join us for the sponsored networking lunch which provides an opportunity to learn and network with your peers and visiting speakers. Sponsored lunch limited to the first 100 attendees per day. Thank you to lunch sponsors: GS Long, USDA SARE grant. Visit treefruit.wsu.edu/events to register for lunch.
North Central Washington Apple Day
Tuesday January 20, 2026 @ 8:45 am to 3:30 pm (check-in 8:30 am)
Wenatchee Convention Center/Virtual
121 N Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA.
Co-sponsored by WSU Extension and Pear Bureau Northwest
Topics include:
Session 1: Pest and Disease Management: Organic codling moth management. What is the minimum conventional insect management.
Session 2: BioControl: Lacewing release research updates: Making progress towards scientifically-based recommendations. Grower experiences with natural enemy releases on-farm. Maximizing Lacewing Releases. Netting: codling moth control and natural enemy impacts.
Session 3: Improving Pack outs by Preventing Post Harvest Problems in the Field: Preharvest sprays to prevent post-harvest rots. Pre-harvest techniques to improve packouts.
Session 4: Profitability: Efficiencies panel. Benefits of field sorting for your bottom line.
Agenda at https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/ncw-apple-day-2026/
