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Yvette Jones, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Yvette grew up traveling around the globe with parents David and Fiona
USApple disappointed growers “in the crosshairs” in China-U.S. trade dispute
The U.S. Apple Association expressed extreme disappointment that tree fruit may be a casualty in
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, headed by
Be on the lookout for little cherry
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 agriculture, integrated
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
Following a record crop year, Northwest cherry growers got several reminders about pruning, the latest
Long live the King
Lynn Long, a longtime Oregon State University horticulturist, was named the annual Cherry King on
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.
Conner Sullivan, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
family background / Conner along with his cousin Clint Sullivan started their business after growing
James K. Ballard, 1920-2017
James K. Ballard, a WSU Extension agent for Yakima County from 1962-81 and former contributor
Growing by the acres
Results from Washington state questionnaire help paint picture of shifting fruit industry.
Verification program lets growers show off their stewardship
A good sign for growers
Season’s smaller Bings highlight need for better crop load management tools
Overset and undersized
OSU names Mateus Pasa to lead cherry and pear research program
Oregon State University has named Mateus Pasa, Ph.D., as assistant professor and leader of its
Two Oregon cherry growers join forces
Two longtime cherry producers in the Dalles, Oregon, have merged to form an affiliation that
Register for the 75th annual Cherry Institute
The 75th annual Cherry Institute is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 12 at the Yakima Convention Center in central Washington. Also, nominations are wanted for marketing committees
Strong market for Michigan sweet cherries: GLExpo Day 2 wrap
There was good news and bad news for cherry growers at the second day of
An Oregon trailblazer: 2017 Grower of the year
Curiosity, sharing and innovation drive Mike Omeg, a fifth-generation cherry grower.
A grower with industry influence: 2017 Grower of the year
Grower of the Year Mike Omeg has an impressive list of industry contributions and accomplishments.
Omeginsanity — ‘I was a little bit shocked’: 2017 Grower of the year
Mike Omeg does not know who started the jokes about his massive new trellises, but
Big hopes for a big cherry
Large-growing Tamara showing early promise, but it’ll be a few seasons before the verdict is in.
Oregon State looking for cherry growers to develop pest plan
Oregon State University is looking for sweet cherry growers in the Northwest to help develop a long-term Integrated Pest Management plan.
Cherry and apricot marketing boards to make nominations
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee and Washington Apricot Marketing Committee will take place during industry meetings in January. The committees establish grade, size and pack regulations for fresh cherries and apricots from designated counties in Washington state.
75th Cherry Institute set for Jan. 12 in Yakima
The 75th annual Cherry Institute is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 12 at the Yakima Convention Center.
Stemilt will use virtual reality for tours at PMA show
Those attending the Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit will get a glimpse of Stemilt Growers without having to leave the conference.
European Cherry Fruit Fly found in NY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture officials have confirmed that European Cherry Fruit Fly is now present in Niagara County, New York. The invasive pest was first detected in North America in Ontario, Canada, in 2015.
For sale: huge tract in prime Walla Walla location
It’s a heck of a view for a vineyard. Nobody has planted one yet, but
Devon Wade, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
family background / After serving several tours overseas in the U.S. Army, Devon joined his
Allan Bros. paces innovation
Longtime Washington fruit company leads the way with development of new technologies, including collaboration on vacuum picker.
Cherry pesticide residue survey results available
The results of the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission’s seventh annual cherry pesticide residue survey are now available.
New version of UC Produce Facts app released
The Postharvest Center at the University of California, Davis has released a new version of
Big cherry crop came with surprises
Northwest cherry growers produced a record crop this season, but they’ll be looking for ways in the offseason to improve fruit size and quality next year following complaints that some of the fruit didn’t meet the industry’s usual high standards.
The ag advocates
Hort Council presses on amid leadership change.
Board mulling lower assessments for Oregon brine cherries
The Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission is considering a proposed administrative rule change to reduce the assessment rate on brine cherries.
Tim Akita, a young grower from Dallesport, Washington
Tim is a fourth-generation farmer who works both as a chiropractor in The Dalles, Oregon, and runs the family farm that his great-grandfather, Nobuhei Akita, started in 1931.
WSU Transitioning to Organic tour set for Aug. 2, 3
Washington State University and the Next Generation Tree Fruit Network will hold a pair of
IFTA Summer Tour wraps up with focus on research, frost
The Michigan tree fruit industry is chock full of innovative growers rapidly diversifying, modernizing and
Thwarting a cherry killer
Early research suggests acclimating trees and sending them into early dormancy may help prevent bacterial canker infections.
Lake Ontario Tour shows wide range of New York tree fruit farming
The only consistency on the Lake Ontario Fruit Program tour this summer was the humidity. Otherwise, the five-farm tour organized by Cornell University Cooperative Extension covered a remarkably diverse swath of tree fruit farming in a narrow band along Lake Ontario’s shores: new high density apple plantings and apple orchards far older than this reporter, along with high density peaches, berries, and a brand new cidery.
Scholarships offered for United Fresh Washington Conference
The application period for the 2017 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship is now open.
OSU researchers develop field test for crown gall
A woman can find out if she’s pregnant without going to a doctor. Soon, farmers may be able to find out if their fruit trees or grape vines have crown gall disease without going to a laboratory.