What's at the core of new apple creation at Washington State University? Soundside host Diana Opong sits down with WSU horticulturalist and fruit breeder Kate Evans to talk about the science behind creating the new WA64 apple. Jason Burrows Play AudioListen 17 mins
Can you name Washington's next big apple? Contest is open The state's next new apple is ready for a name, and Washington State University is asking for suggestions. Dyer Oxley
Last season was harsh on Washington cherry growers. The USDA is offering help Washington's sweet cherry growers can now apply for federal aid to help them bounce back from a disastrous 2023 season. Paige Browning
Pollution is problematic for pollinators — and perhaps your produce Air pollution is making it hard for some Washington state flowers to get pollinated, according to a new study in the journal Science. John Ryan
How Mexico City's biggest wholesale market is combating food waste Since 2020, the 800-acre Central de Abastos market has reduced daily food waste by 24% and delivered almost 800 tons of unsold food to soup kitchens. James Fredrick Play AudioListen 5 mins
The North Pole isn’t the only place for Santa to find reindeer – they’re in Goldendale, too With Christmas just around the corner, Santa is getting his reindeer ready. One of Saint Nick’s reindeer training grounds is in south-central Washington. Courtney Flatt Play AudioListen 2 mins
All quiet on the Northwestern giant hornet front (so far) No giant hornets have turned up in Washington state so far this year, according to Washington agriculture officials. John Ryan
As fall festivities draw crowds to Skagit Valley farms, rules to limit agritourism sow division Monica Nickelsburg Play AudioListen 5 mins
Apple picking season? In Colorado, you can pick your own hemp A farm in Montrose, Colo., is showing off its harvest, letting the public take home their own CBD plant. It's like picking your own Christmas tree, with therapeutic side effects. Emma Bowman
Northwest wine behemoth – Ste. Michelle Wine Estates – may be listing Anna King Play AudioListen 1 min
