Thirty-two million dollars for enhanced tree fruit research and extension. In 2013, Washington fruit growers finalized a promise for that amount — the largest gift in Washington State University’s history — with the goal of WSU becoming the international leader in tree fruit research and extension. The endowments are intended to support new research and extension positions and to enhance orchard and facility operations, all focused on the Prosser and Wenatchee Research and Extension Centers. So, how’s that working out?   The $32 million goal was based on a relatively conservative estimate of apple, cherry, pear and stone fruit […]