Cherry growers from the Pacific Northwest will converge in Yakima, Washington, on January 13 for the annual Cherry Institute. Program highlights include pest management, horticulture, research, and marketing. The annual meeting, bringing together cherry industry growers and representatives to learn about best practices and innovation, has been an industry tradition for 62 years. Two grower panels will share their experiences in managing crop load on high density plantings through chemical thinning, as well as thoughts on the future of cherry production. Lynn Long, Oregon State University, and Greg Johnson, cherry grower from The Dalles, Oregon, will present data and observations […]