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For over 20 years, scientists at Washington State University have been focused on one thing: creating the best apple in the world. You’ll get the chance to find out if they succeeded this fall, when the Cosmic Crisp is unleashed on grocery store shelves. But Knute Berger came back from the lab with a few samples, and he wants to know: What’s so great about Washington’s new apple?

Learn about the Borton Fruit story and what drives them to be world class farmers, producing some of the finest apples, pears and cherries in the world. A legacy of family farming, committed to excellence.

A diverse abundant soil food web cycles water and nutrients, suppresses plant pathogens and helps buffer plant stress. Feed the soil food web to improve plant health.

Fun facts about the real Johnny Appleseed and a nice feature on Washington's Cosmic Crisps!

Experts on food look forward to what the future can provide through genetic science and food crops.

Dr. Tim Waters, a vegetable production researcher with WSU, explains how Bt corn eliminates the need for insecticides to fight the corn borer worm.

Washington's coastlands provide the perfect location for bogs full of bright red berries that bring color to dreary winter days.

Meet one of the Washington Potato Commissioners and learn about his experiences eating a diet of only potatoes.

This video makes it easy to understand the science of GMO and why it can save lives.

An easy-to-understand explanation of plant genetics.

Washington farmers handle this delicious, delicate summer fruit with utmost care.

Potato grower!