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Got gibberellins?
For fruit size and firmness benefits, GA3 is a good choice for cherry growers.
U.S. ITC finds merit in tart cherry producers’ claim of harm by Turkish imports
American producers of dried tart cherries make a reasonable case that they are being injured
Cherry harvest underway and crop estimate revised down 4 percent from May
Northwest sweet cherries being harvested in 2019. (Courtesy Northwest Cherry Growers) The Northwest cherry season
The land grant mission
As funding for higher education fails to keep pace with research costs, universities seek new ways to keep permanent crops growing and thriving.
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission renews MSU infrastructure funding
Michigan tree fruit growers vote again to put their own money toward the infrastructure at Michigan State University’s research orchards.
Dininny: A new view
With a change in leadership at Good Fruit Grower, our commitment to all of you remains steadfast.
Erika Espinoza, a young grower from Tieton, Washington
age / 34crops / Applesbusiness / Domex Superfresh Growersfamily background / Erika grew up in
Rain on the cherry parade
Damage to cherries in recent foul weather in the Lodi, California, area in May 2019.
Crossing paths to sweet success
WSU cherry breeder has plans for improving program.
Winter cherry modeling is coming
OSU researcher builds cherry bud cold hardiness model for AgWeatherNet.
Cherry marketers testing foreign waters
Northwest Cherries experiments with developing markets in three Southeast Asian nations.
European cherry fruit fly quarantine in New York expands
The pattern on the wing of the European cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis cerasi, can
Don’t fight the physiology
Cherry Fruit School session focuses on how cherry systems can more efficiently harness the trees’ natural growing habits for peak performance.
Making orchards less hospitable for SWD
Michigan State University extension specialist Nikki Rothwell recommends growers make their orchards less hospitable
Washington’s drought worsens
Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday expanded Washington’s drought to cover nearly half the state,
WSDA offering on-site airblast sprayer training through June
Courtesy WSDA The Washington State Department of Agriculture is currently enrolling employers from
Canadian nursery launches tissue culture lab
This week, Upper Canada Growers announced the opening of a new tissue culture laboratory in
Big response for little cherry disease
Pacific Northwest industry aims to tackle little cherry disease.
Canines trained to sniff out diseases
Dog detection teams have shown success in citrus and other fruit, now researchers will study if they can help find little cherry disease.
Cherry growers gather to update crop estimate
Southern Washington cherry growers huddle to discuss the upcoming crop today at the annual
Erin Carlson, a young grower from Summerland, British Columbia
https://youtu.be/j6nyF1ohOQQ family background/ Erin received her agriculture degree in organics at the University of Guelph
Mission ahead for Washington researchers
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission celebrating 50 years driving industry innovation.
Northwest Cherry Growers estimate 24.9 million boxes, third largest crop
Cherry growers in the Northwest have announced their first crop estimate of the season, and
Healthy strategies for smoky skies
Keep your workers safe when pollution threatens.
Thurlby: Another season of hope is upon us
Northwest Cherries President B.J. Thurlby looks ahead at another season of hope, with a solid plan in place.
Good to Know: 2019 Pacific Northwest cherry research funding
More than $930,000 provided for 20 different research projects.
Reducing the risk of listeria: Video
Food safety experts share strategies for monitoring and responding to ‘L. mono.’
Working holidays a lifestyle for some ag workers
Traveling, camping workers pitch in for British Columbia’s busy tree fruit season.
More changes for BC Tree Fruits
British Columbia’s largest fruit company has purchased land on which to build a new packing
Communication key to managing workplace complaints
How grievance policies make for better workers and businesses.
Easing restrictions for farmworker housing
Federal ag housing loans now open to H-2A employers.
Northwest farms sought for heat awareness project
University of Washington and Washington State University researchers are looking for Northwest farms to help
Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting May 15
The Washington State Fruit Commission board of directors meeting is scheduled Wednesday, May 15, at
On the road to tech
Research commission says new technology roadmap will spur innovation and guide investment.
DIY science in the orchard
Extension educator shares tips for managing on-farm experiments.
Picking among the best new cherry roots
New rootstock options could meet the needs of Northwest cherry growers.
Mulch-in cherries
Researchers study benefits of applying mulch to mature Oregon cherry orchard.
Kevin Kenoyer, a young grower from Cashmere, Washington
https://youtu.be/5kkO4p4FgUI family background/Kevin is a fourth-generation grower who grew up in the Wenatchee River Valley.
BC Tree Fruits hires CEO, CFO
BC Tree Fruits, a grower cooperative that packs most of British Columbia’s apples, has permanently
Johnson: The other side of the rainbow
Good Fruit Grower's Jared Johnson explains how we handled this issue’s cover shot, which was just too big to fit.
Water wins for Eastern Washington
Congress approves Western water plans, boosts Bureau of Reclamation budget.
Punjabi growers help advance British Columbia’s tree fruit industry
Hardworking heritage and willingness to invest are keys to success for some families.
Protecting fruit from cold with spray-on jackets
WSU researchers trying to insulate fruit trees with cellulose nanocrystals.
New technology explores pollination automation
Israeli tech company working to develop automated pollination.
Orchardists testing bee-attractant paste
Yakima, Washington, start-up markets potent lure to boost pollination.
Researcher spins off pollen suspension
WSU researcher licenses pollen suspension while continuing electrostatic research.
Pollination calculation: Every bee counts
Online tool helps growers assess how much pollination they get from wild bees.
Fire destroys Blue Bird fruit warehouse
A Blue Bird fruit warehouse in Peshastin, Washington, caught fire Sunday, March 3, leaving
Looking for the sweet spot in powdery mildew resistance
Researcher looks for genetic factors that make sweet cherries less susceptible to the fungal pathogen.
A look at the ins and outs of netting
WSU grad student studies the effect of orchard netting on bugs, both good and bad.