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  • June 2026 Issue
  • Story by Ross Courtney, Kate Prengaman
  • Illustration by Jared Johnson
  • Photographs by TJ Mullinax

    • State’s rights for Cosmic Crisp

    Washington State University extends Washington exclusivity for WA 38 apple.

    —As Washington State University extends the state’s Cosmic Crisp exclusivity period for another five years, growers opine on how their returns go down but the university still reaps the same royalties.

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    Apples, Varieties, Ross Courtney, Kate Prengaman, TJ Mullinax, Jared Johnson, June 2026 Issue
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    Ross Courtney
    Ross Courtney is an associate editor for Good Fruit Grower, writing articles and taking photos for the print magazine and website. He has a degree from Pacific Lutheran University. -- Follow the author -- Contact: 509-930-8798 or email.
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