Clean Plant Center Northwest searching for new director
Washington State University is searching for a new director of Clean Plant Center Northwest...
Research targets root boosts from beneficial fungi
USDA research designed to tease out the potential of beneficial fungi in apples uncovers even more complexity.
Cold damage by degrees on Northeast apple trees
Cold snaps hitting rootstock shanks might be cause of tree decline.
International experts head to Washington for tree fruit conferences this year
This spring and summer, horticultural scientists from around the world will be traveling to Washington for conferences centered on postharvest physiology, cherries and fire blight...
Studies dig into New York soil health
Cornell research explores complexities of New York soil.
More evidence for less fertilizer
Washington State University extension specialist suggests dialing back fertilizer in orchards.
New York’s horticulture heroes
Western New York growers optimize yields, quality and color.
Murphy: Measuring risk mitigation
Research in apple orchards shows significant microbial die-off occurs in 10 to 18 hours, confirming that cooling water can be applied the day before harvest.
Get wise about your water
Preharvest water risk assessment regulations take effect for large farms this month and for smaller farms next April.
Witherbee resumes role as executive director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation
The Washington Apple Education Foundation recently welcomed back Jennifer Witherbee as the organization’s executive director...