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  • February 15th 2026 Issue
  • Story by Ross Courtney
  • Illustration by Jared Johnson

    • Disease-sniffing dogs leading by the nose

    Canine little cherry disease detection trials move to nurseries.

    EXCERPT: Research with little cherry disease-sniffing dogs has moved to nurseries, putting the canine detection skills to use in warehouses, mother blocks and crowded beds of finished trees. This follows successful trials in production orchards.

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    Cherries, Diseases, Ross Courtney, Jared Johnson, February 15th 2026 Issue
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    Ross Courtney
    Ross Courtney is an associate editor for Good Fruit Grower, writing articles and taking photos for the print magazine and website. He has a degree from Pacific Lutheran University. -- Follow the author -- Contact: 509-930-8798 or email.
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