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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)

OSU Extension trials lead to better yields and grape quality in Umatilla County

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

VIT TECH expands sustainable wine grape education in the Walla Walla Valley

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

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)

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)

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

Grow great figs in Oregon: varieties, planting and pruning

Try these cultivars, follow simple planting steps, learn beginner-friendly pruning and get region-by-region growing tips.

Kym Pokorny | Sep 7, 2023 | News story

Train fruit trees as espaliers for beauty and easy harvest

Shape fruit trees into living garden art with espalier training.

Kym Pokorny | Feb 23, 2023 | News story

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, Alec Levin | Jan 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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