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IFTA B.C. tour: Light vision
Researcher gauging use of spectrometer to aid in harvest decisions.
IFTA B.C. tour: Lessons from Lake Country
IFTA tour hosts share tips on growing cherries.
Entomologist joins WSU’s Extension Center in Wenatchee
Tobin Northfield will work to develop sustainable strategies to contain pests that threaten apple, pear, cherry and other fruit crops.
IFTA B.C. tour: Land of late and lucrative cherries – Video
British Columbia growers double down to hit the late-season market.
Tree fruit added to U.S. relief program for food impacted by trade disputes
The Food Purchase and Distribution Program will buy up to $1.2 billion in food products “unfairly targeted by unjustified retaliation.”
Tarts with a touch of romance
University of Saskatchewan breeding program yields some surprising dwarf cherries.
Battling birds with lights, sounds — Video
Makers of new noise and laser deterrents promise birds won’t habituate to the technology.
Be gone, starlings
Bird control in British Columbia benefits from area-wide approach.
WTFRC releases results from 2018 cherry pesticide residue study
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission conducted its annual study of residues of commonly used pesticides on cherries at harvest.
Where no cherry has gone before — IFTA BC tour Day 2
Tree fruit growers in British Columbia, Canada, are planting cherries in places where they won’t pick until mid-September.
IFTA tours Summerland research center’s genetic diversity
A glimpse of 30,000 apple varieties in various stages of propagation overlooking the shores of Okanagan Lake highlighted the first day of the International Tree Fruit Association summer tour through British Columbia.
What makes a ‘cultural’ orchardist?
Researchers examine how growers pick nonchemical pest management tactics.
For cherries and blueberries, it pays to prey
Research confirms benefits of kestrels for bird control.
Too hot and cold in the Golden State
Temperature tantrums abound for apricot, peach and cherry growers in California.
Steven Murray Jr., a young grower from Bakersfield, California
family background / Steven has helped change Murray Family Farms’ business, adding farm
Some promising cherry variety picks
Why these sweet cherry varieties could find a place in Northwest orchards.
Quarantine in New York’s Niagara County for European cherry fruit fly
U.S. officials are taking action to stop the potential spread of an invasive fruit fly that could threaten the cherry crop in New York state.
Northwest tree fruit delegation heads to D.C. to talk trade
A delegation representing the Northwest tree fruit industry will be meeting with Trump administration officials
Tart growers target Turkey
U.S. tart cherry industry weighs legal challenge to low-price imports.
Cherries chugging to China again
Cherry shipments to China seem to be moving again, just in time for the Northwest’s
Good Point: What growers want
Washington tree fruit industry lays out technology priorities.
Growing at a high level
At 2,500 feet of elevation, Brad Fowler's high altitude cherry block stands at the
Putting Gisela to the test
MSU researcher studies performance on various training systems, finds insights for future studies.
Small trees, big cherries?
Limited release of MSU’s dwarfing rootstocks gives growers a chance to experiment.
The art of tart
Effort to match high-density tart cherries with over-the-row harvest technology aims to boost profitability.
Waste not wanted
Postharvest tools, better communication can help fine-tune storage practices and improve packouts.
A sweet solution for cherries
Montana’s cherries find another market as Tabletree juice.
Ready to rally in Big Sky country
Montana’s sweet cherry growers are hoping for a better year after the downturn of 2017.
Thurlby: Complications in cherry forecast
2018 brings an earlier start and cloud of tariffs over China.
Concerns over China top Northwest cherry growers meeting
Industry members fear trade disputes could impact largest export market.
Meet WSU’s new breeder — Video
Per McCord assumes duties with Washington State University’s stone fruit program.
Nick Anderson, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
family background/ Nick graduated from Columbia Gorge Community College, married Annabeth and has
Cherry growers make first crop prediction for 2018 season
Northwest cherry growers estimate harvesting 22.6 million 20-pound box equivalents in their first crop forecast
Bruno Simpson, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Bruno is the third generation of Waimea Nurseries and has
Yvette Jones, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Yvette grew up traveling around the globe with parents David
USApple disappointed growers “in the crosshairs” in China-U.S. trade dispute
USApple Association logo The U.S. Apple Association expressed extreme disappointment that tree
New mindset for managing spotted wing depredation
High levels of pest pressure are the new reality for Michigan tart cherry growers.
Study shows temps at which cherry buds are damaged
Oregon State University researcher David Gibeaut has posted online the results of his differential thermal
Tony Guisto, a young grower from Hood River, Oregon
family background/Tony grew up in a logging family in Oregon’s Hood River Valley,
Be on the lookout for little cherry – Video
Scouting for symptoms in orchards is key to preventing, controlling little cherry disease.
WSU hires McCord and Northfield for two tree fruit positions
Washington State University has hired two new researchers — a cherry breeder and an entomologist
After loss, important postharvest research continues
Colleagues carry on cherry and pear postharvest projects of the late Yan Wang of Oregon State University, with some intriguing new findings.
Researchers discover a coat of armor for cherries
A thin film of gum acacia shows promise to prevent splitting in packing house trials.
Michigan growers go local with cherries
Growth looks promising in Michigan's fresh cherry market.
John Grubb, a young grower from Wenatchee, Washington
family background/ John is a fourth-generation cherry grower who pursued degrees in sustainable
Finding success the cooperative way
The fewer grower cooperatives packing fruit in the industry today still play crucial role.
Northwest cherry growers think global at 75th institute
Peter Zeihan gives the keynote speech during the 2018 Cherry Institute in Yakima, Washington,
Long live the King
Lynn Long is announced as the 2018 Cherry King at the annual Cherry
All aboard the cherry express
Airborne exports through Sea-Tac help make up for tough domestic year for sweet cherries.
A cool place for cherry exports
New facility to improve cherry movement through Sea-Tac.