Cold air surge heads for Eastern Washington
Orchards nearing bloom at risk for high levels of cold damage, according to WSU.
WA apple license plate clears legislature
Specialty plate to benefit fruit scholarships heads to governor’s desk
Federal judge rules against Zirkle
A federal judge has ruled against a Washington blueberry producer’s prevailing wage challenge and ordered the company to pay its
WAEF applications due March 1
The deadline for Washington Apple Education Foundation scholarship applications is March 1. The foundation plans to grant more than $1
New pear geneticist hired
Jessica Waite, a postdoctoral research associate at Washington State University, has been hired by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to
Chlorpyrifos ban proposed in Washington state
Washington state senators introduce bill to prohibit most uses of Lorsban.
Washington State University hires new extension specialist
Jenny Bolivar-Medina Late last fall, Washington State University hired Jenny Bolivar-Medina for a new position on the tree fruit extension
WSU Tree Fruit Endowment fully funded
Assessments will end for apple and pear growers on Jan. 21.
2020 Cherry King crowned
Dena Ybarra given annual honor at Cherry Institute.
Peter Landolt: 1952–2019
Longtime USDA entomologist dead at 66.