How the ‘Cosmic Crisp’ Apple Is Still Striking a Nerve With Growers By David Eddy|July 11, 2023 The millions of ‘trees planted in Washington over the past several years are not viewed favorably by other growers around the country.Read More
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Are There Too Many Apple Varieties on the Market? By David Eddy|October 2, 2019 Growers might be hurting retail sales in their quest for the next ‘Honeycrisp.’ And now come the footsteps of the 800-pound gorilla, ‘Cosmic Crisp.’
‘Cosmic Crisp’ Apple Breeder to Lead Washington Research and Extension Center Posted by David Eddy|July 19, 2019 Kate Evans, who managed the release of the highly anticipated apple variety, replaces Jim McFerson as Director of the tree fruit research facility.
$10 Million in Budget to Boost ‘Cosmic Crisp’ Apple Launch Posted by Christina Herrick|December 10, 2018 Proprietary Variety Management says product debut to be largest in apple history.
Washington State University Countersues to Protect New Apple Variety Posted by David Eddy|March 14, 2018 The litigation relates to the long-awaited ‘Cosmic Crisp’ apple, and was filed to protect WSU’s intellectual property rights.
Visionary or Disaster? New Apple Plantings Continue, Backed by Science By James R. McFerson|February 28, 2018 Are U.S. apple growers visionaries, or are they making the worst decisions in their history by planting more […]
Cosmic Changes Coming in Apple Production [Opinion] By David Eddy|June 26, 2017 ‘Cosmic Crisp’ is an apt moniker for Washington’s new apple, because the changes coming to the industry are immense
Washington Apple Gets Name – Finally Posted by David Eddy|February 18, 2016 Originally released to Washington growers as ‘WA 2’ in 2009, ‘Sunrise Magic’ was not branded by WSU when it first issued licenses for the trees.
Washington State University Names Growers Of New Apple Trees Posted by David Eddy|October 8, 2014 A total of 24 growers in the state will be the first to grow the Cosmic Crisp, previously known as WA 38.
What’s In An Apple Cultivar’s Name? By James R. McFerson|August 6, 2014 Honeycrisp aside, sometimes all it takes for a successful new cultivar is superior characteristics.
New Washington State University Apple Named Cosmic Crisp Posted by David Eddy|May 21, 2014 Big things are expected of the new variety formerly known as WA 38.
