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Fruit Outlook in Washington State Horticulture
The Ranch surveyed county inspectors in Washington on acreage and crops, pests, control efforts, and outlook. Asotin reports 3550 acres with peaches and cherries dominant. 600+ growers, irrigation may triple fruit acreage in two years. San Jose scale and codling moth cited as major pests. winter spraying praised. frost reduced tree vitality. 1905 crop losses heavy in red spider and freeze. Snohomish notes diverse fruits, unclear acreage, many pests including apples and pears diseases. growers largely spray, cooperation lacking. 50 percent pest damage last year. outlook favorable despite some bramble and strawberry frost losses. full results to follow.
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Asotin Co
Geo. W. Ferguson
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Asotin County
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