WSU's Cosmic Crisp® Apple Revenue Tops $30 Million

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  Washington State University's Cosmic Crisp® apple has generated more than $30 million in licensing revenue since its introduction in 2019“Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
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  The revenue supports WSU's agricultural research programsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The revenue contributes to Washington's economyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The state's wine industry and apple production continue to growNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  WSU developed the apple variety through research and breeding programs at the university“WSU Delivers A star is born: WSU’s Cosmic Crisp® Apple The Cosmic Crisp® is an apple with economic impact. Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
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  The university's agricultural programs include wine industry research dating back to the 1800s“1825: Grapes are first planted in Washington at Fort Vancouver, a fur-trading post operated by the Hudson’s Bay Company. 1859: Arriving settlers bring cuttings of their favorite grapevines from back home and several nurseries are established in the region. 1890: Washington State College is established by state legislature. Two years later it opens its doors in Pullman to educate the working classes in agriculture, among other things.”
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  WSU's research and education programs in agriculture and viticulture have supported local growers and producers for decades“WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that's an economic powerhouse.”