Washington State tree fruit growers will be asked to pay a special research assessment to strengthen research and extension programs at Washington State University. The university has launched a major fundraising campaign with a goal of raising a billion dollars overall to fund priority programs. Of the total, $42 million would be specifically for its tree fruit programs. Dr. Jay Brunner, director of WSU’s Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee, said that feedback from the tree fruit industry shows that producers value the partnership with WSU and recognize the return on their investment in research. When asked about additional research […]