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Washington’s Jim Koempel Named Apple Citizen of the Year
It’s a tradition in Washington state. Each year, the community of apple growers around Wenatchee selects the Apple Citizen of the Year. This yea... READ MORE »
New technology more precise in weather monitoring
There’s a growing trend in Washington state for growers to purchase their own, on-site weather stations. And soon, AgWeatherNet, a network of weathe... READ MORE »
Cosmic Crisp 20 years in the making
Nine million boxes. That’s the amount of Cosmic Crisp apples the Washington state industry is proposing to market over the next few years – said t... READ MORE »
WSU contest to name apple cultivar
For more than 20 years, Washington State University’s (WSU) newest apple has been known by a mix of numbers and initials. It's now time for apple lo... READ MORE »
Grant seeks to sterilize insects for IPM programs with X-rays
A company that specializes in using drones to release sterile insects to disrupt mating cycles is working with the U.S. government to transition the t... READ MORE »
U.S. apple crop forecast at 256 million bushels
The U.S. apple crop for 2023-24 is expected to top 256 million 42-pound bushels, according to the U.S. Apple Association. USApple’s forecast is a... READ MORE »
Falling Apples: Growers challenged by costs, declining acreage
U.S. apple growers are producing more fruit — and additional club varieties — on fewer acres but are also challenged by a series of higher growing... READ MORE »
Retractable nets help regulate apple color
Retractable netting can effectively shape apple color and protect against sunburn and hail. Preliminary results from a study conducted at a Washington... READ MORE »
USDA session tackles H-2A, labor shortages
To combat increasing labor shortages, growers are adapting labor-saving technology and modifying their cultivation practices, including lessening and ... READ MORE »
Assessing food safety of pears in storage
To help keep prices low and pears fresh longer, Virginia Tech researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are examining how fresh pear... READ MORE »
