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Pest management schedules for fruit trees in Eastern Oregon

What do you need to do when to protect against diseases and insect pests for your apple, cherry and stone fruit trees? We have the answers for people who live in Eastern Oregon.

Cody Copp | Mar 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pest management guide for wine grapes in Oregon

Learn the most effective techniques for controlling insects, weeds and disease on wine grapes in Oregon. Study strategies for controlling powdery mildew, botrytis bunch rot and spider mites.

Patricia A. Skinkis, Jay W. Pscheidt, Achala KC, Marcelo Moretti, Vaughn Walton, Cody Copp | Feb 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pest management guide for tree fruits: Hood River, The Dalles, White Salmon, Rogue Valley, Umatilla County

This annual guide provides tree fruit growers with the latest information on pesticides and herbicides for fruit trees. People who grow apples, pears and cherries can learn application rates and recommendations for each stage of tree growth.

Ashley Thompson, Rick Hilton, Achala KC, Marcelo Moretti, Jay W. Pscheidt, Nik Wiman, Christopher Adams, Andony Melathopoulos, Cody Copp, Niall Millar | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

VIT TECH boosts viticulture practices, education and adoption

VIT TECH features locally relevant presentations by academic and industry experts to increase awareness and adoption of sustainable, science-based growing practices.

Cody Copp | Jan 2025 | Impact story

OSU Extension vineyard research helps Umatilla County growers adapt to climate

By implementing kaolin clay trials and a cover crop project, OSU is helping local grape growers adapt to climate change and adopt sustainable practices. These efforts enhance grape quality, soil health and overall vineyard resilience, benefiting the local community and beyond.

Cody Copp | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Fruit tree pest management

Home orchardists often consider fruit tree pest management challenging. Sustainable fruit production aims to reduce inputs of water, fertilizer, pesticides and labor. With some specific knowledge, you can manage fruit tree pests in a sustainable way.

Cody Copp, Steve Renquist | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

2024 Green Pea Variety Trial Report

This report summarizes the results of the 2024 Green Pea Variety Trial conducted near Milton-Freewater, OR.

Cody Copp | Sep 2024 | Publication

Considerations and resources for vineyard establishment in the Inland Pacific Northwest

Factors and critical questions that potential owners need to consider before establishing a new vineyard in Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon or Western Idaho.

Michelle Moyer, Clive Kaiser, Joan Davenport, Patricia A. Skinkis, Cody Copp | Sep 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Should I plant fruit trees in fall or spring?

Q: We want to plant an orchard this fall, but it is difficult to find trees for that time of year. There is a lot of information about planting trees in spring. What is a good time to plant an orchard in the fall?

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Grapevine training systems for managing winter cold injury

Grapevine buds are at risk of cold injury in some Pacific Northwest growing regions. Growers can protect their grapevines by adopting training methods such as cane burial and low-head training systems.

Cody Copp, Patricia A. Skinkis, Michelle M. Moyer | Jul 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Sunscreen for grapevines: Kaolin clay use in Pacific Northwest vineyards

Research poster from the Oregon Wine Research Institute's 2024 Grape Day.

Cody Copp | Apr 2024 | Presentation

Home fruit tree care in Eastern Oregon

Fruit trees can thrive in Eastern Oregon, but there are considerations for growing them in our unique climate.

Cody Copp | Mar 2024 | Collection

Home Fruit Tree Care in Eastern Oregon

Watch this video to learn more about pest management, tree care, and pruning fruit trees in Eastern Oregon.

Cody Copp | Mar 2024 | Video

Sunscreen for grapevines: Kaolin clay use in vineyards

Kaolin clay has multiple potential uses for wine grape production. Watch this presentation to learn more about current research evaluating the effects of kaolin clay in vineyards.

Cody Copp | Dec 2023 | Video

2023 Green Pea Variety Trial Report

A field trial of new and established green processing pea varieties has been conducted in the Milton-Freewater, OR, area since the mid-1980s to support the historic green pea industry in the region. This report summarizes the results of the 2023 Green Pea Variety Trial conducted in a commercial field near Milton-Freewater, OR.

Cody Copp | Nov 2023 | Publication

Don’t be fooled, figs grow fine in Western Oregon

Figs grow fine in the long corridor of western Oregon, where the climate offers not-too-cold winters and hot-enough summers.

Kym Pokorny | Aug 5, 2023 | News story

Training a fruit tree into an espalier takes a good dash of dedication

Turn a tree into a space-saving specimen with some tips from an OSU Extension expert

Kym Pokorny | Jul 10, 2023 | News story

2022 Green Pea Variety Trial Report

A field trial of new and established green processing pea varieties has been conducted in the Milton-Freewater, OR, area since the mid-1980s to support the historic green pea industry in the region. This report summarizes the results of the 2022 Green Pea Variety Trial conducted in a commercial field near Milton-Freewater, OR.

Cody Copp | Mar 2023 | Publication

Pinot leaf curl disorder

Pinot leaf curl is a physiological disorder of wine grapes marked by characteristic foliar symptoms early in the season. It may be associated with prolonged cool temperatures and disruption of typical nitrogen metabolism in developing shoots.

Cody Copp, Alexander Levin | Jan 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Managing grapevines during a heat spike

Oregon grape growers face challenges as the frequency and severity of extreme heat events increase due to climate change. Here's how grape growers can protect their crops during a heat wave.

Cody Copp, Alexander Levin | May 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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