On-farm small fruit research projects since 1998
The ag consultants at PCM have been involved in on-farm research since 1998, often in partnership with researchers from Washington State University, Oregon State University, and USDA. Funding has been received from a variety of sources including Oregon and Washington small fruit commissions, the Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research, American Farmland Trust and EPA.
Research Projects
Developing Practical Monitoring Tools for Strawberry Crown Moth in Northwest Strawberries ~ funded by Washington Strawberry Commission – 2007
Encouraging Sustainability in Small Fruits by Educating Producers on Scouting and Decision-making Parameters ~ funded by WSARE – 2006-2009
Enabling Transition to Biologically-based IPM for Leafrollers in Caneberries ~ funded by CSREES/USDA Crops at Risk (CAR) – 2005-2008
Determining the potential for release of Lepidopteran parasitoids from pesticide limitation to enable biologically-based IPM in caneberries ~ Western Region IPM (USDA) ~ 2005
Assessing the Contribution of Biological Control of Leafroller Management Programs in Caneberries ~ Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission ~ 2005-2006
Area-wide Project for Rough Strawberry root weevil management in southwestern Washington ~ funded by Washington Strawberry Commission ~ 2004-2006
An in-depth study of the biology and life cycle of blueberry gall midge ~ funded by Northwest Center for Small Fruit Research (USDA/ARS) ~ 2004-2006
Establishment of a Small Fruits Work Group for Oregon and Washington ~ funded by Western Region IPM Center (USDA) ~ 2004-2006
Implementation of an Area-wide IPM Program for Leafroller Contaminants in Caneberries ~ funded by American Farmland Trust (EPA) ~ 2004-2005
Region-wide Pest Management Plan for Caneberries in Oregon and Washington ~ funded by Western Region IPM Center (USDA)
Further Evaluation of Control Strategies for Root Weevils in Strawberries and Red Raspberries ~ funded by Northwest Center for Small Fruit Research (USDA/ARS) ~ 2001-2002
Development of an IPM Program for Leafrollers in Caneberries ~ funded by Northwest Center for Small Fruit Research (USDA/ARS) ~ 2000-2002
On-Farm Integrated Field Trials of Gypsum in Raspberries for Phytophthora Control ~ funded by The Art Wilson Company and North Pacific Trading Company ~ 2001 to 2004.
Development and registration of an attract and kill formulation for Orange Tortrix control in caneberries ~ funded by Oregon Raspberry and Blackberry Commission ~ 2000-2001
The effects of cover crops in raspberry production systems ~ funded by Northwest Center for Small Fruit Research (USDA/ARS) ~ 1999-2000
Development and Registration of an Attract and Kill Formulation for Orange Tortrix Control in Caneberries ~ funded by ORBC ~ 1999-2000
Establishment of a Lab Colony of the Braconid Wasp for use as a Biocontrol of Leafrollers in Caneberries ~ funded by Northwest Center for Small Fruit Research (USDA/ARS) ~ 1999-2000
Achieving Greater Yield Efficiency for Washington Red Raspberry Production ~ funded by Washington Red Raspberry Commission ~ 1998-2000
Evaluation of biorational insecticides and acaricides for the control of root weevils and spider mites in strawberries ~ funded by Washington State Commission on Pesticide Registration ~ 1998-1999
Evaluation of the split trellis system for red raspberry in Oregon ~ funded by the Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research ~ 1998
Biocontrol of Leafrollers in caneberries ~ funded by Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission (ORBC), Northwest Food Processors Association, and Oregon Department of Agriculture's Center for Applied Agricultural Research (CARR) ~ 1995-1999.
Use of Trichogramma Parasitic Wasps to Control Orange Tortrix in cooperation with Washington State University (WSU) Extension and NCAP (Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides) ~ 1993-1995
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