Defining organics
Northwest tree fruit industry speaks up when Seattle hosts the National Organic Standards Board.
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 by imports from Turkey, the
Michigan apple shippers combine forces
Two Michigan apple shippers are joining forces on sales and marketing, BelleHarvest and Michigan Fresh Marketing announced in June. The
Cherry harvest underway and crop estimate revised down 4 percent from May
The Northwest cherry season is underway, with the first week of harvest completed for the region’s earliest blocks and 400,000
New niche varieties spreading juicy rumors
Can new apricot varieties spark renewed interest from consumers and growers?
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.
The land grant mission
As funding for higher education increasingly dries up, universities seek new ways to keep permanent crops growing and thriving.
More Northwest-grown Bartlett pears went to fresh market in 2018
For the first time, more Northwest-grown Bartlett pears headed into the fresh market than the processing market last year.
Processors
Crossing paths to sweet success
WSU cherry breeder has plans for improving program.