Land-grant mission still relevant
Dan Bernardo Washington State apple, pear, and grape growers have agreed to tax themselves assessments to raise nearly $35 million
Breeding focus turns to blush
Nnadozie Oraguzie With most sweet cherries being medium to dark red, the chances of a breeder discovering a
B.C. releases blush cherries
Starletta blush cherries were bred in Summerland, British Columbia.Photo courtesy of PICO Cherry growers in British Columbia, Canada,
DS 22 planned for this fall
Doug Shefelbine’s new apple, DS 22, may debut this September, marketed by Wescott Agri-Products, which bought rights to the
More predictability with MCP needed
Jake Gutzwiler said pear packers need to be able to use MCP accurately, effectively, and efficiently. Fruit packers in Washington
Grower patents new variety
Twenty-five years after starting an innocent project planting apple seeds from pomace left after cider making, Doug Shefelbine is finally
MCP results influenced by temperature
Jim Mattheis Many factors influence how SmartFresh (1-methylcyclopropene) works, which means that there are several potential tools that packers can
Saving resources
Rod Grams obtained EQIP funding to upgrade his irrigation system, and is now using less water and fertilizer in his
Does MCP affect flavor?
A question that scientists say needs to be researched further is whether MCP (1-methylcyclopropene) affects the flavor and aroma of
Muscat plantings on the rise
Muscat grape varieties, the hottest selling wines in America, have also been the hottest selling grape nursery stock. And while there’s been an uptick in Muscat plantings in Washington State, in general, the state’s wine industry is taking a cautious approach to the latest wine fad.