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BYOB: Bring your own bees — Video
Using mason bees requires year-round chores.
Spotted wing drosophila advisory group forming
Washington State University Extension announced in a news release the formation of a spotted wing
IPM ambitions
Researchers focus on sustainable, integrated pest management solutions for SWD.
Crush, cook, cover or compost?
Michigan State University team seeks best way to remove fruit waste as a source for spotted wing drosophila.
“Feeling the Heat” webinar for Pacific Northwest tree fruit Feb. 28
The Okanagan Horticultural Advisor’s Group and BC Fruit Growers’ Association announced in a news release
WSDA workshop March 8: IPM Practices for Tree Fruit in Washington State
The Washington State Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Division and Yakima County Horticultural Pest and
Testing the testing tools
Better little cherry disease detection tools top the cherry industry’s research priority list.
Little cherry disease: Removing the root risk — Video
New research project by OSU, WSU aims to learn more about the risks posed by replanting after little cherry disease.
Uncovering the foe below
Researchers take mangrove approach to fight killer of peach and tart cherry trees.
Seeking efficiencies for tart cherry growers
Hopes for high-density plantings not panning out, so tart cherry researchers turn to technology.
Pest management focus at North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Growers gathered in person and online for three days of educational presentations and panel discussions
Lautenbach’s long legacy
Lautenbach family adjusts to loss of farm’s animating force.
Juan Munguía, a young grower from Mattawa, Washington
uan earned his bachelor’s degree in soil science from Oregon State University and is currently pursuing his graduate degree in horticulture. Juan is the son of Maria and Serafin Munguia.
Cherry Institute hits Yakima, preceded by systems tour
Northwest Cherry Growers President B.J. Thurlby shares reflections on the 2021 cherry season and insights
Chelan Fruit Cooperative acquired by International Farming
Editor's note: This story was edited to include Gebbers Farms as a co-owner of the
Cherry building blocks
Tart industry still seeking ideal variety.
Blueberry, cherry pests the talk of Great Lakes EXPO, Day 2
Attendees are back for Day 2 of the 2021 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm
Washington specialty crop farms eligible for new program with free consulting, deadline Dec. 15
Through Dec. 15, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new
Virtual spotlight on Washington agriculture
A video tour for scientists showcases Washington orchardists who are blazing new trails in fruit production.
Washington Cherry Marketing Committee representatives to be selected Jan. 7
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place
Registration open for 2022 Cherry Institute in Yakima on Jan. 7
Northwest Cherry Growers announced registration is now open for the 79th annual Cherry Institute, scheduled Jan.
WSU fall field days focus on X disease
Washington State University entomologist Tobin Northfield shows how he uses a leaf blower, running backward
Crop coverage complexity
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance is attractive to specialty crops, but be sure to know what you are signing up for.
Grant funds available for X disease and little cherry disease tree removal costs
Washington State University Extension, in partnership with county conservation districts and pest boards, announced availability
Learning from the heat wave
Cherry industry loses 20 percent of the crop to heat and wonders about future impacts.
Dianna Sanchez, a young grower from Chelan, Washington
Dianna graduated from Washington State University with a degree in fruit and vegetable management and works as a technical support agronomist with Stemilt Growers. She is the daughter of Claudia Hernandez and Carlos Sanchez.
2021 cherry pesticide residue study now available
The 2021 cherry pesticide residue study from the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is now
Not just little cherry
OSU extension horticulturist spreads messages of “other” viruses affecting cherry growers.
Cody LaRiviere, a young grower from Yakima, Washington
Cody graduated from Washington State University with a degree in tree fruit and vegetable management and manages blocks in Quincy, Washington. He’s the son of Kelli and Randy LaRiviere and is married to Ashley LaRiviere.
New app available for little cherry disease and insect scouting
Washington State University and Oregon State University announced in a news release the availability of
Risk mitigation strategies for little cherry-driven removal and replant — Video
https://youtu.be/rmjaMsP07Y0 This video is also available in Spanish: https://youtu.be/2voACC42MvE There’s no down time after harvest
The wrath grows over grape data
The USDA pares back annual fruit production surveys to major states.
Northwest cherry growers estimate heat caused 20 percent crop loss
Cherry growers in the Northwest estimate the recent record-setting heat wave will cost them about
Marketing messages growing behind the scenes
Marketing groups commission videos to communicate growers’ efforts and decisions.
Danae Yount and Cherie Steinmetz, young growers from the Yakima Valley, Washington
Cherie and Danae are new tree fruit growers with their brothers, Trevor and Taylor Perrault. Both graduated from Central Washington University and are daughters of Tina and Tim Perrault.
Cherry growers harvest at night to beat record-setting heat wave
Cherry growers in the Pacific Northwest are racing to beat a record-setting heat wave, many of them harvesting in the dead of night.
Heat wave hits the Northwest
It’s hot in the Pacific Northwest and expected to get even hotter as the region
Cherries without the chill
Program shows potential in early-season varieties from California breeder.
Getting ahead of cherry nutrition
California growers commission cherry nutrient budget study.
Jeff Middleton, a young grower from Franklin County, Washington
Jeff is a third-generation grower farming north of Pasco, Washington. He graduated from Brigham Young University in Idaho with a degree in business and finance. Jeff is married to Tracey and is the son of Ellen and Jim Middleton.
Dogged detection for little cherry disease
Asymptomatic spread of X disease hinders ability to confirm dogs’ success in identifying it in the orchard.
Canadian cherry conquest
Profitable stone fruit pushing apples out of British Columbia.
High-tech bee boosters
Cherry growers turn to tech companies to supplement honey bee pollination.
Cherry growers gather for annual pre-season meeting, predict 222,000-ton crop
Northwest cherry producers estimate they will ship 222,000 tons of sweet cherries in 2021, they
A healthy foundation for marketing
Decades of research undergirds fruit marketing messages.
Thurlby: Make room for blooms
Cherry industry takes notes on last season’s success and invests in healthy markets for 2021.
Northwest cherry growers predict 238,000-ton harvest
Bloom is barely over, but Northwest cherry growers have already made their first 2021 crop
Full extent of freeze damage unknown for Great Lakes fruit
Snow on apple blossoms at Beasley’s Orchard in Danville, Indiana, on April 21. Freezing temperatures
IFTA regional roundup
Annual winter conference highlights planting trends throughout North America.
5-state cherry meeting to be held virtually May 19
Due to the ongoing limitations regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the annual 5-state meeting of the