Codling moth study covers many questions, many miles
WSU codling moth research is large in topic and geography.
The good, the bad and the maybe for Minnesota cider apples
University of Minnesota study looks near and far for cider apples that thrive in the region’s cold climate.
The shade sweet spot
Growers and researcher look to find the balance between sunburn protection and color development by pulling back shade nets before harvest.
Hot and cold therapy may be just right
Combination of treatments eliminates rootstock viruses.
Columbia Fruit Packers and Frosty Packing announce merger and Goldman Sachs investment
Washington’s Columbia Fruit Packers of Wenatchee and Frosty Packing of Yakima have announced a merger, stemming from strategic investment from Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Honeycrisp is the new Honeycrisp
For growers, doubling down on a difficult variety isn’t easy.
Studying how to be a good sport
MSU scientists aim to uncover the mechanisms for why some sports ripen earlier or later.
Gerlach: The need for Newton
USApple launches online database to make apple statistics more accessible for answering industry questions.
Hands-on precision with computer vision
Lake Ontario tour showcases crop load management tools.
Sarah Lott Zost, a young grower from Gardners, Pennsylvania
Sarah is a fourth-generation grower who graduated from Michigan State University and is the co-chair of the Mid-Atlantic Young Grower Alliance. She is married to Mitch Zost and is the daughter of Barb and Jim Lott.