By Sylvia Kantor, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – A new study by researchers at Washington State University shows that mechanical harvesting of cider apples can provide labor and cost savings without affecting fruit, juice or cider quality.
PULLMAN, Wash. – A new educational and outreach website has launched to provide information to scientists, growers and industry about genome databases for citrus, tree fruit and berry crops.
By Kate Wilhite, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash.— The newest Washington State University apple, designated WA 38, is one step closer to hitting supermarkets with announcement of its brand name, Cosmic Crisp.
PULLMAN, Wash. – Consistent, increased funding for Washington State University’s research on tree fruit, clean energy, vegetables and other specialty crops, as well as increased support for the National Clean Plant Network, are just several vital components of the farm bill signed by President Obama today that will strengthen WSU’s ability to support and stimulate […]
By Kate Wilhite, College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. — Vincent Jones, professor of entomology at the WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee, has been named director of the tree fruit decision aid system (DAS).
EVERETT, Wash. – A two-part workshop, Orcharding on the Westside, will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Washington State University Snohomish County Extension Cougar Auditorium, 600 128th St. SE, McCollum Park, Everett.
Conceptual human-machine interface for collaborative fruit identification. (Image by Manoj Karkee and Mark De Kleine, WSU) Sensors measure force and pressure during hand picking of apple. (Photo by Long He, WSU) PROSSER, Wash. – With a bumper crop of apples expected this season, many Washington tree fruit growers dream of a day when automated […]
By Anna King, NWPR Related 04-16-13 WSU News – Rock Doc: Bringing a tasty, new apple to stores everywhere 05-11-13 WSU News – ‘WA 38’ a beauty: Licensee sought to commercialize new apple Bio Katherine M. Evans, associate scientist/associate professor, WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center WENATCHEE, Wash. – Northwest apple growers are […]
WENATCHEE, Wash. – New apple varieties, a new fruit scientist, pest control and tree fruit research will highlight workshops and presentations during a free field day beginning at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Sunrise Research Orchard, located off highway 28 on Sunrise Lane about 11 miles south of Wenatchee. The fifth annual field […]