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2025 Fresh & Processed Pear Committee Research Grant Awards
Based on the recommendations of the Pear Research Subcommittee (PRSC), the Fresh and Processed Pear Committees (FPC & PPC) approved $298,045 to fund five new…
2025 WA Tree Fruit Research Commission Reserve Funds Grant Awards for Pear
For 2025, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) approved $481,297 of pear reserve funds to help support four new special projects largely focused on…
Assessing Export Suitability of New and Standard Sweet Cherry Varieties
Sweet cherries destined for certain export markets must retain fruit and stem quality for 2 to 6 weeks postharvest and be resilient to breaks in…
2024 Apple Costs and Returns Production Studies
The Tree Fruit Extension Economics Team released the 2024 Cost and Return Studies for Gala, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Cosmic Crisp™. ‘Gala’ and ‘Granny Smith’…
Optimization of the WSU Cherry Breeding program using an optical fruit sorter
The optical sorter is an efficient tool for assessing fruit right after harvest and during postharvest evaluations. It provides valuable insights that can be helpful…
AgWeatherNet Updates
This spring, AgWeatherNet has introduced a redesigned interface for the Apple Pollen Tube Growth Model, featuring interactive visualizations and clearer guidance for thinning decisions.
WA 38: Best Management Practices Handbook
Hot off the press! WA 38 Flower Biology, Fruit Set, and Crop Load Management is the first published chapter of the WA 38: Best Management…
Enhanced Interface for Pollen Tube Growth Model
AgWeatherNet has unveiled an updated, intuitive interface for the Apple Pollen Tube Growth Model. The model continues to serve as a valuable tool for optimizing…
USDA Organic Materials Comment Period Now Open
Pear Ester-based mating disruption and other materials important to organic tree fruit are open for public comment this month to the USDA National Organic Standards…
Industry Day at CAMA 2025 International Conference in Wenatchee
CAMA 2025 is scheduled for May 18-22, 2025, at the Wenatchee Convention Center, and will cover key topics related to Controlled Atmosphere (CA) and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)…
