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Industry-Funded Carbon Analysis Tool Now Available to Apple Growers and Packers
The Pacific Northwest apple industry is taking charge of its environmental data. The carbon footprint tool is now available through the Washington Tree Fruit Research…
The Next Cherry Crop Starts at Harvest
Maintaining healthy leaves, mitigating heat and vigor, and replenishing reserves after harvest can improve next year’s crop consistency.
WSU-USDA Sunrise Research Farm Field Day
Please join us at the 2026 WSU-USDA Sunrise Research Farm Field Day on September 23rd from 2 – 5 pm to learn the latest tree…
Before you Pick: Steps to Improve Fruit Storage and Quality
Delivering high-quality fruit to the consumer starts with a high-quality product in the field. Monitor harvest and, as a grower, watch your fruit run on…
Box Elder Bug and Stink Bug in Pear
As fruit continues to develop, box elder bugs and stink bugs will begin to migrate from the surrounding native habitat into orchards and damage maturing…
Comparing MAP bags and Controlled Atmosphere storage to maintain sweet cherry quality
The study aims to provide information to optimize storage conditions and improve the preservation and marketability of sweet cherries.
What Does It Cost to Produce Sweet Cherries in Washington? Comparing Four 2026 Enterprise Budgets
To help growers evaluate production alternatives, Washington State University recently developed four enterprise budgets representing typical commercial production systems: early-season mahogany cherries, mid-season mahogany cherries,…
Start Clean to Stay Clean: Apple Bin Materials & Sanitation
Deciding which bin material to use is a very important matter. Studies show the risk with wooden bins spreading postharvest diseases and shed light on…
Developing Best Practices for Lacewing Releases in Apples Field Day
Dr. Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, USDA-ARS shared best management practices for lacewing release biocontrol in apples at field days last month hosted by WSU Extension.
Orchard Heat Stress Mitigation Reminders
As summer continues with our commonly seen high temperatures throughout our apple growing regions, heat stress mitigation should be considered. Like us, when apples are…
