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As drought persists, Washington seeks new water strategies
With one year after another of high temperatures and low reservoir levels, growers and experts are looking for way…
Cosmic Crisp, WA 2, and what’s next for Washington apples
Cosmic Crisp isn’t the first Washington State University apple to go to market. That distinction goes to WA 2, or Sunrise Magic.
Researchers discover new methods to fight invasive yeast in red winemaking
New research from Washington State University scientists has revealed better techniques to fight a barrel-dwelling spoilage yeast that has frustrated winemaker…
Potato commission chief hopes for light at end tunnel in 2021
MOSES LAKE — While 2020 was a tough year for Columbia Basin potato growers and processors, Chris Voigt said he’s “hoping that there’s light at end of the tunne…
A computerized potato designed to take abuse
MONCTON, New Brunswick — Potatoes are actually very sensitive, and can bruise quite easily.
WSU How berry growers can put dairies’ plentiful waste products to use January
Dairy farmers in Whatcom County generate nutrients in the form of cattle manure. Neighboring raspberry and blueberry farmers import nutrients in the form of fe…
Hotel owners see room to grow in Ritzville
Amy Galbreath knows exactly what it takes to run a successful hotel.
Potato conference, minus spud bar, goes online
MOSES LAKE — Like most conferences inn the time of COVID-19, this year’s Washington-Oregon Potato Conference has moved online. Which means it will include everything but the hugely popular potato bar.
Moving potatoes a labor of love for Othello company
OTHELLO — It all started out in 1985 with one truck as Hector Garza Trucking. There was, however, a problem — the name.
New director of Agriculture and Natural Resources Program wants to expand partnerships
Tree Fruit Extension Specialist Karen Lewis is the new director of Washington State University Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Unit.
WSU creates endowed chair in soil health to support potato agriculture
Washington State University’s newly created Distinguished Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems will address priorities in irrigated agricul…