What You Need To Know About Aronia, Goji, And Saskatoon Berries

Demand growing as researchers explore the possibilities of mechanical harvesting.

Washington growers will be able to self-assess their production systems.

Industry pioneer’s foundation donates $500,000 for research.

This new project will develop and apply modern DNA-based tools to deliver new cultivars with superior product quality and disease resistance.

Appearance is important but internal components are increasingly becoming the focus of apple growers, researchers, and breeders.

Results could lead to development of crops that recover from sun damage more easily.

Honeycrisp aside, sometimes all it takes for a successful new cultivar is superior characteristics.

Washington State University seeking to create searchable that website for tree fruit growers.

As organic growers lose their most-common defense against fire blight, research around the country provides resources and options for control of the bacterial disease.

Greater opportunity for students, plus better educated workforce for industry, is a win-win.

Big things are expected of the new variety formerly known as WA 38.

“Although the potential return on investment is huge, breeding programs are typically long-term, diverse and complex, labor-intensive, and expensive to run. Relying only on performance results of the parents, the odds are against any single cross providing an eventual superior new release.”

Scientist ‘SWAT Team’ combats stink bug invasion.

High-tech facility to focus on modern winemaking practices.

Following an early career in engineering, Jim Holmes has become one of Eastern Washington’s most successful winegrape growers.

Mechanization and modern training systems among the highlights from researchers at event.

Washington State University’s breeding program is preparing to release its latest cultivar.

Stefano Musacchi, an internationally recognized leader in pomology, will join the faculty at Washington State University (WSU) in […]

One of the world’s leading experts in tree fruit horticulture extension, Desmond R. Layne (“Stone Fruit” columnist for […]