In My View — Will 20 million boxes be enough?
A 20-million-box crop? Is that where Pacific Northwest cherry production is headed? Since 1999, shipments of fresh, sweet cherries have
Dried & dipped cherries
An expansion of Chukar Cherries's processing plant in Prosser, Washington, reflects the success and growth of the company's dried and
Avoid rain and more
Leaves inside the tunnel are healthy compared to the defoliated cherry trees in the background that were grown without protecting
Cherry growers test orchard systems
Mechanical harvesters or mechanical aid equipment could be used on this fruiting wall of Bing cherries on Gisela 12 rootstock.
What do consumers think is a quality cherry?
To be successful in the future, cherry growers will need to reduce labor costs and inputs by using efficient orchard
Marketing cherries by flavor
As part of his consumer quality research, Dr. Matt Whiting will investigate the potential for grouping cherry varieties by flavor
Vinea achieves IOBC certification
The Vinea sustainable wine grape program, launched three years ago by a group of Walla Walla Valley growers and vintners,
Sustainable viticulture
Different summer annuals, including sunflowers and vegetables, are planted near the grapevines at Seven Hills Vineyards to add biodiversity.
Tunnel vision
Rainier cherries from trees on Gisela 5 and 6 rootstocks were significantly larger when grown under tunnels than when grown