New WA on the way for apple growers
WSU’s apple breeding program is ready to make its next release and invites growers to field days.
Disease detection from space
NASA lends its tech muscle to detecting plant diseases for U.S. farmers.
Western Growers releases automation report
Specialty crop growers spend up to half a million dollars each year on automation in an attempt to cope with labor shortages, according to a new report...
A plan of defense against fire blight
Fire blight experts make progress understanding how, when and where your antibiotic alternatives work best.
Methods of matchmaking for rootstocks and cultivars
Pairing rootstocks and cultivars has always been complicated.
High-tech weed spraying with sensors and sensibilities
MSU weed scientist testing vision-guided herbicide sprayer.
New research scientist filling the weed need
Weed scientist joins Washington State University to focus on specialty crop research needs.
Coaching up the next generation of farmworkers
Schools and industry adapt educational programs to prepare the workforce of tomorrow.
Switching seasons improves weed suppression
Research confirms fall is the best time to apply preemergent herbicides.
National stage presence for tree fruit industry
Tree fruit research director participates in USDA panel with U.S. ag secretary.