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Old World pest, New World wary
European Cherry Fruit Fly found in Ontario is raising questions about potential consequences in U.S.
Michigan research examines retractable roof on cherries
Open and closed research: Michigan State University cherry expert Gregory Lang is trying a retractable roof system over a cherry orchard at MSU’s Clarksville Research Center.
Sweethearts offer better returns than Bings in Washington
WSU economists find a sweeter investment in Sweethearts than Bings when comparing production costs.
Vanguard International buys Pride Packing
The Vanguard International Group of Issaquah, Washington, has purchased Pride Packing Co. of Wapato, Washington, to further its goal of developing a vertically integrated fresh-fruit organization.
Sugar sours birds on eating valuable cherry crops
Sweet revenge for bird control
Pscheidt: How to rate viruses
With three-dozen different viruses that can be found on cherry trees, which ones do growers need to worry about?
What’s hiding in your orchard?
A survey of cherry viruses in Oregon has turned up none that are new to the Pacific Northwest, which is a good thing. However, at least two new viruses, and possibly a third, have been detected in Oregon for the first time — and two of the three could have a significant impact on cherry production if not controlled.
Thurlby: Looking ahead to the Northwest cherry season
In Washington, we just came through the rainiest March on record, and the view from the window tells me the season has yet to give way to what most of us would call “springtime conditions.”
How grower renewed aging block of cherry trees
A tale of 17 acres
Make the most of your mulch – Video
Pruning wood and mowing weeds can provide extra food for soil organisms that help keep trees healthy.
Tart cherries growers shake it up in the Northwest – Video
Under the canopy, a mechanical claw reaches out to grasp the trunk, clamps
BC Tree Fruits Cooperative issues cherry forecast
The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative is estimating a 2017 crop of 12 million pounds of cherries, according to a news release issued Wednesday.
NW cherry growers forecast 227,000-ton crop
Northwest cherry growers huddle by district to discuss their projected crop estimate Wednesday, May
Reconstructing WSU’s sweet breeding program
Changes make the WSU sweet cherry breeding program more efficient and focused to set up its new breeder for success.
Scholarships available for IFTA trip to New Zealand
IFTA has reserved a limited number of spots on its 2018 New Zealand Study Tour and Annual Conference for recipients of Young Professional Scholarships.
WSU offering free soil testing
WSU Extension is offering free soil health testing to a limited number of growers in Eastern Washington.
Food safety answers: What’s in your water? — Videos
Questions abound about implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. To keep you abreast of
Round One estimate of new cherry crop: 21.8 million 20-pound boxes
The first cherry crop prediction of the year calls for a big, if late, season.
Washington state’s Borton Fruit, Chelan Fresh to merge
Two longtime Washington state fruit companies will join forces when Chelan Fresh merges with Borton Fruit this summer.
Native flora can attract beneficial insects to the vineyards and orchards
Between rows, think local
What’s going on down there? Facts about organic matter
Researchers share knowledge about the underground dynamics of fresh organic matter.
Do you have enough active carbon in your soil?
WSU extension specialist offers tips on how to track the health of your orchard.
Fertilizer tips to maximize baby tree growth
Nourishing new orchards
Healthy cherries from the ground up
Diagnostic tools will prevent you from paying for too much fertilizer.
Brett Grobe, a Young Grower from Elyria, Ohio
family background / Brett is a sixth-generation fruit and vegetable grower in northern
Don’t invest in unwanted shoot growth
With spring approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, a new season for orchardists starts with flowers, new leaves and shoots — and much anxiety.
Fighting honeybee decline with instrumental insemination — Video
WSU researchers hope to breed better bees
A new, old bee
From high in the Tien Shan Mountains of Central Asia, Washington State University entomologists Steve Sheppard and Brandon Hopkins have brought home semen from a new strain of honeybees that evolved right alongside the wild apple tree.
Mulch madness at Oregon soil workshop
David Granatstein of the Washington State University Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Wasps released to eat stink bug eggs
A Trissolcus japonicus parasitoid wasp lays eggs inside brown marmorated stink bug eggs at
Leafhopper linked to little cherry disease
A Colladonus geminatus leafhopper. Researchers have found this species of leafhopper can carry Western
FSMA answers: Preparing your facility
Questions abound about implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. To keep you abreast of
Dillon Luebber, a young grower from Malaga, Washington
family background / Dillon was raised southeast of Wenatchee, Washington, along the Columbia
The GMO debate gets more complicated
As growers and regulators try to keep up with advances in genomics, questions arise over what is and is not genetically engineered.
Tissue culture company begins selling plants directly to growers – Video
Culture change: Oregon company looks to reduce wait time for key rootstocks
ITFA Day 3: “From Bud to Bin”
Mike Robinson talks to IFTA participants about his partial, tilted shade cloth in one
Is it really clean? Aggressive cleaning makes big difference
Study shows areas with floor, wall damage are key harborage sites for Listeria.
First day of IFTA tours focuses on the future
The first day of orchard tours at the International Fruit Tree Association’s 60th annual
Alfredo Jeronimo, a young grower from Wenatchee, Washington
Alfredo grew up working in orchards alongside his father. After starting a family, Alfredo followed his interests in the packing side of the industry and is currently pursuing goals in orchard management.
Battle of the cherry architectures
Research comparing four high-density systems shows upright fruiting offshoots (UFO) technique holds advantages.
Growers needed for cherry index chart survey
Northwest Cherry Growers Washington State University and Oregon State University are looking for
Michigan researcher finds drastic pruning shows promise for cherries
Gregory Lang of MSU examines a tree that underwent whole tree renewal before the
Chris Oakes, Young Grower from Lyndonville, New York
family background/ Chris is a fourth-generation farmer who works with many of his
Researchers advocate whole tree renewal pruning
Replace traditional limb-by-limb method by starting over, one tree at a time
Sweethearts beat Bings in 2016 cherry shipping numbers
For the first year ever, Bing was not king. In 2016, Northwest cherry growers shipped
New postharvest fungicide idea comes from an old place
Natamycin emerges as a possible nontoxic postharvest fungicide.
Oregon Grower Bob Bailey named 2017 Cherry King
Dennis Jones crowns The Dalles, Oregon grower, Bob Bailey of Orchard View Farms as
Empire State Producers Expo: Thursday wrapup
A hard cider tasting wrapped up one of the final sessions of the Empire
Washington grower and packer Gary W. Hansen dies at 73
Gary W. Hansen, the former president of Hansen Fruit and Cold Storage of Yakima, Washington,
Ariane Stechmann, Young Grower from Hamburg, Germany
family background / Ariane is the oldest of four siblings who make up