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Washington tree fruit industry recognizes several leaders
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) presented awards Nov. 9 during its virtual meeting. WSTFA chair Sean Gilbert presented the Silv... READ MORE »
WSU tree fruit team pursues projects with USDA funds
Members of the Washington State University (WSU) Tree Fruit Extension team have been working hard to secure federal funding for challenges facing the ... READ MORE »
Washington state expecting a smaller apple crop
Washington state, the nation’s leading producer of apples, is expecting a smaller crop yield this year. Washington produces 65% of the fresh apples ... READ MORE »
Washington state apples expecting lighter crop volume
In early August, the first estimate for the Washington apple crop predicted a crop volume of 134 million boxes (40 lb.), on par with the previous seas... READ MORE »
Free pear rootstocks, systems virtual tour set for Aug. 14 in Washington
"A Virtual Field Tour: Pear Rootstocks and Systems for Today and Tomorrow," will be held Friday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. PDT, by Washington St... READ MORE »
Washington apples specialty license plates available July 1
With much anticipation, the Washington apples specialty license plates will make their debut July 1. Washington drivers may order the plates for th... READ MORE »
Watering techniques come from Washington winegrapes
New techniques for irrigating winegrapes with less water and for higher quality are being developed by Washington State University (WSU) researchers. ... READ MORE »
Washington state apple growers experience bloom season
Bloom season in Washington signals the start of a new apple crop. Across the state, apple trees are in the last bloom stages, dependent on elevation a... READ MORE »
Growers eye tree fruit update in CARES Act; USApple has COVID-19 resource site
In an effort led by the U.S. Apple Association and Northwest Horticultural Council, tree fruit organizations are urging Agriculture Secretary Sonny Pe... READ MORE »
$32M WSU tree fruit research endowment fully funded
Crop assessments stopped Jan. 21 for growers who have paid millions of dollars into a Washington State University Tree Fruit Endowment. The $32 mil... READ MORE »
