Pacific Northwest
Horticulture explores genetics of resistance to fire blight in apples
Sarah Kostick, Ph.D., is making great strides in the world of apple breeding at Washington State University. By investigating resistance/susceptibility to fire blight in apples to enable more efficient development of apple varieties with resistance... more »
WSU water management survey: Okanogan, Methow, Walla Walla, Yakima basins
Washington State University scientists and collaborators will survey owners of irrigated farms this winter in the Okanogan, Methow, Walla Walla, and Yakima river basins. Insights from irrigators will help researchers develop innovations to foster water... more »
CMI Orchards provides free digital advertising tools to retailers
In late 2019, Wenatchee, Washington-based CMI Orchards launched a digital marketing strategy designed to directly target apple consumers and drive retail sales. According to a news release, in the most recent campaign, the participating retailer’s... more »
Washington Apple Commission sets celebration of Washington Apple Week
The Washington Apple Commission announced that Nov. 28-Dec. 6 will be the second annual celebration of Washington Apple Week. According to a news release, the global event will span 19 countries and feature activities to connect... more »
CMI Orchards partners with Independent Warehouse to boost pears
Wenatchee, Washington-based CMI Orchards has entered into a partnership with Independent Warehouse Inc. to expand pear distribution to domestic and international retailers. According to a news release, the Dryden-based company will continue to grow and... more »
NuPhY Inc. acquires assets, licenses of former Phytelligence
Taking root in the remains of a now defunct start up, NuPhY is a new agricultural technology company headed up by Washington State University professor of horticulture Amit Dhingra. The new WSU spin-out was revitalized... more »
Kanzi apple wins taste tests, preferred by chefs
The Kanzi apple, known as “the foodie’s choice,” has won a series of blind taste tests and is the noted preference of chefs and bakers nationwide. Originally discovered in Belgium and now grown in premium... more »
Washington Small Fruit Conference and Lynden Ag Show goes virtual
The 10th annual Washington Small Fruit Conference and Lynden Ag Show is being held online this year from Dec. 1-4. The popular event, typically attracting over 500 attendees, is held every December in Lynden, Washington.... more »
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