Michigan group plans new research center
A new nonprofit group called West Central Michigan Horticultural Research (WCMHR) is planning to build a new tree fruit research
Good to Know: Why some seasons are worse for powdery mildew
Temperature, humidity, solar radiation and other factors combine to create ‘high-pressure’ vintages.
Hansen: From wish list to reality
Strategic research initiative targets precision viticulture and enology through mechanization and innovation in Washington vineyards.
Decline dilemma: No easy answer for rapid apple decline
Eastern apple growers report a rise in sudden collapse of seemingly healthy young dwarf trees, but is it a new problem or just highly stressed orchards felled by regular foes such as winter injury and drought?
Pesticide residue report for apple now available
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission conducts annual studies of most common insecticides and fungicides used in apple and cherry.
Surfactants aid deep cleaning in microcracks
WSU researchers find surfactants help sanitizers clean inside apple skin microcracks.
Spray, without the sprayer
Taking air out of the equation reduces drift, optimizes coverage and efficiency.
Protecting the Cosmic Crisp investment
Growers pony up for research projects to support WA 38.
New home for WSU bees
The purchase of an Othello research facility will provide space for pollinator research program to grow.
Washington research institutions celebrate centennial
Two Yakima Valley facilities celebrating a century of aiding agricultural innovation.