(Correction, Dec. 1, 2009 – A project focused on sensor-based precision management of specialty crops ultimately was not funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative as originally reported in September. The Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences has, however, been awarded nearly $14 million in SCRI […]
Mount Vernon, Wash. – Washington State University researchers are exploring the use of high tunnels to help Washington growers earn a higher return on their crops. High tunnels can increase fruit production, improve crop quality, extend the growing season, and reduce disease. “We want to help growers on the west side get more return per […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Researchers at Washington State University were among the most successful nationwide in winning competitive grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Specialty Crop Research Initiative. This new program targets research funding to “specialty crops,” which include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops. Designated research funds had not […]