scott harper

Focus On Fruit for 03/18/21
Focus On Fruit for 03/18/21
In today's Focus On Fruit, Washington State University's Dr. Scott Harper Talks about the latest research into Little Cherry Disease, and options growers have. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...
Focus On Fruit for 12/03/20
Focus On Fruit for 12/03/20
In this week's Focus on Fruit, Washington State University's Dr. Scott Harper talks about how big of a problem Little Cherry Disease is for Northwest growers. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...
Focus On Fruit for 04/02/20
Focus On Fruit for 04/02/20
Western X phytoplasmaWashington State University's Dr. Scott Harper talks about how important communication is when fighting Western X phytoplasma.Western X phytoplasma. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio... Read More ...
Focus On Fruit for 03/05/20
Focus On Fruit for 03/05/20
Washington State University's Dr. Scott Harper talks about X phytoplasma, and the importance of grower remaining vigilant. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio... Read More ...
Northwest Cherry Growers Asked To Watch Out For LCD
Northwest Cherry Growers Asked To Watch Out For LCD
Last week, Washington State University said Little Cherry Disease was approaching epidemic numbers across the central and eastern portions of the state.  Scott Harper with WSU says LCD impacts not only the size of the fruit, but the taste and overall quality.  ...
Cherry Growers Asked To Watch For Signs Of Little Cherry Disease
Cherry Growers Asked To Watch For Signs Of Little Cherry Disease
With cherry harvest set to begin in the next couple of weeks in some locations across the Inland Northwest, Washington State University is reminding producers to be on the lookout for Little Cherry Disease.  WSU's Scott Harper said LCD has been present in Washington for several years, and is spreading quickly.  ...
New Director of Clean Plant Center NW
New Director of Clean Plant Center NW
Dr. Scott Harper is the new Director of Clean Plant Center Northwest.   Harper said the opportunity was a great combination of his work in academic and scientific areas and he has many hopes for group.   “What I’d like to do is introduce new research initiatives to look at bringing in new technologies, new platforms to better improve the program and serve the industry.”   Harper star...