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LYNDEN, Wash., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A simple addition to the plate may help support both metabolic and brain health as we age. New research published in the British Journal of Nutrition found ...

Washington’s red raspberry harvest was disappointing this season, hitting 55.5 million pounds, down about 6% from the previous year. “We thought that it looked good coming out of winter but several ...

The Cornell AgriTech berry breeding program has released two new red raspberry varieties, crimson beauty and crimson blush. These add to three previous Cornell “crimson series” raspberry releases: ...

LYNDEN, Washington — Adding a small serving of red raspberries to a meal may help improve blood sugar control and cognitive performance in older adults, according to new research published in the ...

After a steep drop in 2021 and 2022, Washington’s raspberry crop has rebounded. Growers harvested 59 million pounds in 2023, up 18.9% over the previous year, according to the Washington Red Raspberry ...