Parasite studied in quarantine
Scientists around the United States are studying a natural enemy of the brown marmorated stinkbug that has been imported from
Affecting lives through education
Xochitl Velazquez received the CCM scholarship from the Washington Apple Education Foundation, which helped her fulfill her dream of
Honeycrisp moves into top six
For the first time, Honeycrisp will make the list of the top six apple varieties produced in the United States
Fireblight expert retires
Larry Pusey has used crab apples for his fireblight studies, as they can be manipulated to bloom year round in
From bin to bottle
A continuous belt press at Tulip Valley Orchard and Vineyard in Mount Vernon, Washington. Geraldine Warner Making cider is similar
Cider is cool
Drew Zimmerman evaluates a single-variety cider he made from apples in WSU’s cider orchard. WSU scientists are compiling a
Organic replant challenge
The Wonder Weeder has cultivating heads that roll along the ground and eliminate vegetation. Designed to avoid tree damage,
Co-op launches management venture
Fruit packing cooperatives are becoming something of an oddity in the Washington tree fruit industry, which is dominated today by
The story of champagne
Champagne is the wine produced from grapes grown in the northernmost vineyards of France. Even before the Champagne method of
Lake Chelan sparkles
Julie Pittsinger checks on her four-year-old planting of Pinot Meunier, one of the grapes traditionally used to make Champagne. Julie