Fruit Matters – Tree Fruit News – August 2025

Codling Moth Sources

Effective and adequate summer heat stress mitigation enhances red coloration, fruit quality, and market value in Cosmic Crisp® apples.

WTFRC evaluates a new non-destructive sensor to assess apple fruit quality

Since 2011, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) has conducted studies to provide basic information about residues of commonly used pesticides.  These studies can help make informed decisions with respect to concerns about Maximum…

A commercial high-pressure bin washer using cold water has shown potential in expediting bin cleaning in a commercial packinghouse. Some improvements may be warranted to ensure full efficacy in reducing rot pathogen spores.

Preventing storage rots begins well before fruit enters the storage room. Focus on effective preharvest disease management, thorough sanitation of bins and storage rooms, and careful harvesting practices to maintain fruit quality.

There is an exciting new opening for an Endowed Chair of Tree Fruit Soil and Rhizosphere Science with Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences (CAHNRS). This position is responsible for…

The Washington State Wine Commission is hiring a Research Program Manager. The mission of the Washington State Wine Commission is to raise awareness and drive the growth of Washington State wine through marketing, communications, and…