WENATCHEE, Wash. – Advancements in the mechanization of farm equipment are reducing labor costs, increasing efficiency, and improving profits for area growers of specialty crops. Specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, including Washington’s largest crops, apples, grapes, and potatoes) make up a $45 billion per year industry characterized by the need for intensive cultivation. But […]
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D., Washington State University’s new president, will be the featured speaker at the dedication ceremony for the university’s new tree fruit research orchard southeast of Wenatchee on Thursday, Sept. 20. The dedication begins at 10 a.m. at the new orchard, which is located approximately 20 miles southeast of Wenatchee […]
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Literally thousands of young fruit trees will be planted at the new Washington State University research orchard near the Palisades Road southeast of Wenatchee on Highway 28 Wednesday through Friday. Media are welcome to cover the plantings beginning this afternoon and should contact Jay Brunner, director of the WSU Tree Fruit Research […]