Solar power becomes affordable
Winery owners see switch to solar power as a good investment.
Lasers guide new precision pruning tech
A pre-pruner uses laser technology for more precise pruning to eliminate need for follow-up hand pruning.
New grape harvester leaves MOG in the field
Selective mechanical harvesters help improve wine quality by delivering cleaner fruit to wineries.
UV light controls pathogens
WSU scientists envision UV-C lights being installed on packing lines.
If netting is the future, what color?
WSU researchers study how netting colors prevent Honeycrisp sunburn.
Crucial tips to store Honeycrisp
Treated properly, stored Honeycrisp can maintain quality nine months and longer.
Sliced pears show potential
Treatment with a ripening compound ensures that sliced pears stay juicy and flavorful.
Success with fresh sliced pears and peaches
A Fresno-based, California company is one of the first to bring fresh-cut pears and stone fruit to the retail market.
Doorninks share yield-boosting strategies
Growers harvest more apples than they once thought possible.
Fresh-cut path for Woot Froot
Kim Gaarde did the impossible by bringing fresh-sliced pears, peaches, and nectarines to consumers.