From the Field
Taiwan Protocol and Export Required Sampling
Wednesday Jul 15, 2026
Those expecting to export apples to Taiwan need to have their training updated every two years and use the sampling protocols negotiated with Taiwan. Three Orchard and Field Bin Sampling Protocol training sessions are scheduled for August.
Bin Piles Are a Source of CM Off the Normal Model
Wednesday Jul 01, 2026
Bin piles placed in the orchard are often a source of codling moth. Larvae spin up in the bins in the fall and emerge when the bins are placed in the field. Because the bins in the center of a pile are insulated from temperature changes, adults emerge from bins at different times than predicted by the model.
Fire Blight Model Turned Off June 21 – August 20
Monday Jun 15, 2026
The Fire Blight (CougarBlight) model is a blossom infection model and intended for use during moderate temperatures (50-86°F) that usually occur during spring and early summer and when flowers are open. This blossom infection model attempts...
What is DAS?
The Decision Aid System (DAS) is a collaborative project between WSU Extension, the WSU Agricultural Research Center, and partners in agricultural industries. The DAS is a web-based platform designed to transfer time-sensitive information to decision makers. We run insect, disease, disorder, and horticultural models to predict on-farm conditions in real time, and link these site-specific forecasts to appropriate management and pesticide guidelines.
