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Located in the heart of Cass Township, Ohio, stands a monument so grand, so audacious, it’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about baskets and apples. Ladies and gentlemen, I present ...

PULLMAN — Washington State University has named International New-Varieties Network LLC (INN) of Ephrata, Washington as the exclusive global licensing partner for its new WA 64 apple.

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