Lisa DeVetter

WSU Researchers Looking At Creating A Tastier Berry
WSU Researchers Looking At Creating A Tastier Berry
Scientists at Washington State University have teamed up for a $12.8 million research effort, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to reveal genes and valuable traits for new and tastier blueberries and cranberries.   Washington is one of the top berry producing states in the U.S.  ...
WSU Continues To Work On Mechanical Harvesters For Fresh Fruit
WSU Continues To Work On Mechanical Harvesters For Fresh Fruit
Mechanical harvesters.   Typically when we discuss that technology, focus turns to the tree fruit industry, or vine and plant fruit crops, such as grapes and berries, bound for processing.   However, researchers at Washington State University and a host of other Land Grant institutions continue to push for harvesters that can pull fruit destined for fresh markets.  WSU’s L...