Lighting the way to pathogen control in the packing house
Researchers explore use of ultraviolet light on packing lines.
Postharvest pointers for pear growers
Hort Show speakers share pear storage advice.
Washington tree fruit industry to have its day in Olympia
As they do every year, tree fruit growers and industry officials will visit Olympia next week to bend the ear of Washington lawmakers on issues they consider critical....
Wine grapes bred to chill
Interest rising in cold-hardy grapes after destructive Northern winters.
Tough calls to be made for profitable cherry production
Cherry pruning, systems and harvest come down to stark economic factors.
Cosmic Crisp marks critical mass
WA 38 volume reaches year-round market levels.
US fruit exporters target Mexico
America’s southern neighbor makes an attractive fruit export market.
Marketing, technology, disease and a new Cherry King mark Cherry Institute 2025
Administrators of Northwest Cherries told growers Jan. 10 at the 82nd annual Cherry Institute in Yakima, Washington, that the 2024 season was successful in shipping and promotions, a welcome bright spot after several tough years...
Breaking down “break even” for apple growers
New cost-of-production budgets from WSU show challenges apple growers face for economic stability.
Another downer for Washington juice grape growers
Growers grapple with Washington juice-grape cash price that continues to decline.