Pennsylvania plantings
Growers try Ambrosia in a new region.
Ready for a heat repeat
WSU researcher shares lessons from 2021’s summer heat wave.
Breeding for uncertainty
Fruit breeders predict future needs in era of climate change.
Abundant reboots: A new startup launches crowdfunding to resurrect vacuum apple harvester technology
A venture capital fund and technology incubator hopes to resurrect the apple harvesting robot formerly known as Abundant Robotics under
Washington Apple Education Foundation hires new executive director
Faviola Barbosa The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release the hiring of Faviola Barbosa as its new
Sustainable packaging push
Packers roll out cardboard consumer packs for Costco.
In-bin control expands storage options
Bins allow for controlled atmosphere storage in refrigerated facilities.
Heat disorder moving eastward
Lenticel breakdown poses a growing problem for Eastern U.S. apples.
Sanitation tops list for listeria prevention
Michigan study recommends sanitizing waxing equipment and other trouble points to avoid infection.
Pest management focus at North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Growers gathered in person and online for three days of educational presentations and panel discussions at this year’s North Central