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WSU researchers say apple fruit surfaces can reach temperatures well above 120 degrees Fahrenheit in direct sun — hot enough to kill cells and leave dark sunken spots on fruit that was fine the day before.

In Wenatchee, a team is turning to nature’s own solutions to tackle a pesky apple crop invader. It’s an intriguing approach that could change the game for local growers.

With the warm weather stirring up concerns for local fruit growers, it's time to talk about a sneaky little threat to those blossoming orchards.

The American Farm Bureau Federation announced this week that four start-up companies, including one from Washington, have advanced in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.

Earlier this summer MyLand announced the FarmTogether, a multimillion-dollar farmland investment firm, had integrated Myland’s Soil as a Service technology across four of its high-value apple orchards in Washington.

In apple orchards, heat stress can cause severe damage to trees and fruit.  And with climate projections suggesting stronger heat events, and more frequent events in to the future, Washington State University is out with a free guide helping growers look at cooling down their orchard.   ...

Billions of dollars in the economy and the health of millions of people in Washington depend on safe-to-eat foods in grocery stores, farmers markets and restaurants.  Three Washington State University Extension professions are working to ensure that meals and snacks are safe to consume, locally, nationally and even internationally.  Claire ...

The owners of two Yakima orchards have paid $500,000 in back wages and interest to more than 400 workers.

What are some of the diseases that tree fruit growers need to keep an eye out for this time of year?  Kendall Johnson, Technical Service Manager for UPL talks about what you need to look for in the orchard.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

The Washington Farm Bureau named Republican state Senator Brad Hawkins, from East Wenatchee, a 2022 Champion of Agriculture.   “I'm super honored to receive this recognition from the Farm Bureau I'm proud of my 100% voting record in support of our orchardist and farming families because standing with them on their issues benefits all of us.”   ...