Rodney Klenk explains his production system, with support from Wally Heuser (right), his long-time advisor. Rodney Klenk credits much of the look of his cherry orchards to his long relationship with Wally Heuser, chief executive officer of International Plant Management and the person largely responsible for the introduction of Gisela rootstocks and many new varieties to eastern U.S. cherry producers. Klenk, a third-generation grower on Michigan’s Fruit Ridge, continues to try new things, often working on projects in cooperation with Heuser. Heuser returns the compliment. He calls Klenk a pioneer. Almost 25 years ago, Klenk began abandoning the traditional Mazzard […]