Good to Know: Breeding insights
The USDA’s efforts bring bioinformatics approach to advance specialty crop breeding.
Apple research reviews scheduled online Jan. 26 and 27
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is inviting everyone interested to attend the 2022 Apple Crop Protection Research Review scheduled
Flesh browning in Gala
Disorder can disrupt long-term Gala storage.
Pear evaluators learn ‘aggressive sniffing’ to determine consumer preferences
Washington State University and Oregon State University food scientists begin pear evaluations.
Cherry building blocks
Tart industry still seeking ideal variety.
North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days Jan. 18–20 and Feb. 9
Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension announced the schedule for North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days in 2022.
Orchard research updates fill Tuesday morning session at WSTFA annual meeting
Betsy Beers, Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, kicks off the second day of the Washington State
Probing a problem
New task force hopes to drive renewed research and extension attention to codling moth control.
Aylin Moreno, a young grower from the Tri-Cities, Washington
Aylin is a first-generation farmer, graduated from Washington State University and obtained a master’s degree from University of Washington. She is the daughter of Sandra Espinoza and Hugo Moreno.
The next frontier: 2021 Good Fruit Grower of the Year
Robinson advocates for boosting soil health research for tree fruit.