News Articles
Mesonet Expansion
We're thrilled to announce that we have rounded the NW corner of the Olympic Mountains with the addition of a new Mesonet weather station in…
Washington State University New WA 64 Cultivar License
WSU has licensed the International New-Varieties Network LLC as the exclusive licensee for WA 64 in the United States and internationally.
2024 Cherry MLR Report
The recent Maximum Residue levels study results are available for 2024.
Mesonet Expansion and Fall Maintenance Update
We're thrilled to announce the addition of a new Mesonet weather station in Joyce, WA. As we transition into fall, our team has completed essential…
Grounding Long-Term Soil Health Tree Fruit Research in Stakeholder Needs
From soil health issues to fruit quality concerns, growers face obstacles that demand innovative solutions....
FDA Releases FSMA Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water (Subpart E)
On May 6th, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule on pre-harvest agricultural water, replacing the 2015 Produce Safety Rule requirements. The…
First Generation Leafhopper Adults Now Present
First generation adult leafhoppers known to transmit X-disease are now present in Washington orchards. Consider monitoring.
Sampling and Testing for X-disease and Little Cherry Disease
If you have trees with small, misshapen or poor colored fruit and suspect Little Cherry or X-disease, sample if the disease has not been previously…
Robotic System for Precision Blossom Thinning in Apples
Researchers at Washington State University have designed a robotic blossom thinning system, achieving promising results for targeted flower removal.
Broadleaf Weed Management a Component of Integrated X-disease Management
Manage broadleaf weeds in cherry orchards to help reduce the risk of X-disease phytoplasma.
