May 31, 2017

Elena Armenta looks for dried sweet cherries that may contain pits or otherwise should not be packed last year at the Sunrise Fresh Dried Fruit and Nut Co. processing facility in Linden, California. She has worked for the business for almost a decade. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

Fire leads to new way of cherry drying business

May 31, 2017

Ripe Cabernet Sauvignon grapes hang on the vine before harvest at Klipsun Vineyards near Benton City, Washington. Many winemakers believe hang time gives them the best fruit flavors, but new research shows it affects sugars more than flavors. The ensuing higher alcohol content then brings out the flavors. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower file photo)

Ripe fruit make the best wine, but why it does may surprise you

May 31, 2017

The pattern on the wing of the European cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis cerasi, can be used to distinguish it from native fruit flies. (Courtesy Steve Paiero, University of Guelph)

Old World pest, New World wary

May 31, 2017

MSU cherry expert Gregory Lang describes a roofing system during a Clarksville Research Center field day last year. Installed in 2012, the donated system covers about a third of an acre and 225 cherry trees. So far, Lang is pleased with its performance and ability to maintain optimal environmental conditions inside. (By Leslie Mertz)

Michigan research examines retractable roof on cherries

May 31, 2017