Vineyard, WSU scientists team up to battle orchard virus threat
Robert Frank
By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human and Resource Sciences
WAPATO, Wash. – Something in the soil was destroying Andrew Schultz’ grapevines. » More …
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Cider industry gains WSU Extension ally
Cynthia KingBy Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – Washington State University is helping bolster the surging hard cider industry with the hiring of Bri Ewing as a food and fermentation specialist at the Mount Vernon Research and Extension Center. » More …
Fruit, nut exporter connects U.S. farms, China markets
Cynthia King
By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC
TACOMA, Wash. – Farm Breeze International, a specialty crop export company headquartered in Tacoma, did $7.5 million in revenue in its first year selling tree nuts and fruit concentrate to China. In its second year, 2016, it shipped 15 million pounds of tree nuts and revenue more than tripled. » More …
New clean plant center director works to protect NW crops
Cynthia King
By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PROSSER, Wash. – As new director of the Clean Plant Center Northwest, Scott Harper will help growers stop devastating crop viruses before they gain a foothold. His top priority is to grow the Northwest’s supply of virus-free fruit trees, vines and hops. » More …
Researcher fights fungus in apples, pears under storage
Cynthia King
By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Delving into the secrets of the molds and fungi that can wreck a good apple or pear, Achour Amiri can be found working in packing rooms and warehouses throughout central Washington this time of year. » More …
Ask Dr. Universe: Why are apples red?
Cynthia King
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Just the other day I was biting into a crunchy, delicious red apple when I was reminded of your question. I started wondering why apples are red, too. » More …
‘Big data’ leads to better trees via $3 million grant
Cynthia KingBy Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – Scientists at Washington State University are harnessing the power of “big data” to help growers create the next generation of healthy, sustainable forests and tree crops. » More …
Apricots join fruit sale at WSU Tukey Orchard this weekend
Cynthia King
PULLMAN, Wash. – Fruit sales at Washington State University’s Tukey Horticulture Orchard will continue this weekend with the addition of apricots. » More …
Media advisory: WSU provost to don a ‘bee beard’
Cynthia King
What: Washington State University is helping restore bee populations through its bee and pollinator program, which seeks to build a Bee and Pollinator Research Center on the Pullman campus. » More …
Reducing waste while improving snack nutrition
Cynthia KingBy Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – Your favorite puffed snack food may soon contain more fiber and nutrition, thanks to research from Washington State University food scientists. » More …