Washington’s orchards offer more than a beautiful view – they’re home to some of the most flavorful, nutrient-packed fruits around. While apples get much of the spotlight, plenty of other varieties ...

WASHINGTON, USA — Researchers at Washington State University are testing solar panels in Northwest orchards to evaluate their effectiveness and economic viability for both power generation and crop ...

Stemilt Ag Services LLC is laying off 1,561 workers as the fruit harvest season comes to an end. The Wenatchee-based company is known for its high-elevation orchards producing apples, pears, and ...

SNOHOMISH, Wash. - One of Snohomish County’s most beloved fall destinations is getting national — and local — recognition this season. Swans Trail Farms in Snohomish has been ranked the No. 7 apple ...

EGG HARBOR, Wis. (AP) -- Signs advertising Honeycrisp apples dot the Door County peninsula, where travelers and local families eagerly pony up $2 per pound or more for the prized fruit. That's still ...

A microscopic organism that thrives in the most inhospitable environments on the planet could become a weapon against fire blight, a disease that can devastate Pacific Northwest apple and pear ...