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Cherries
Featured stories covering cherries appear in this issue.
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The lure of a better fly trap
USDA researchers identified specific volatiles that attract spotted wing drosophila.
Drosophila is here to stay
Better traps should help growers determine when to spray for spotted wing drosophila.
Pest control costs are rising for tart cherry growers
Preliminary figures indicate a $265 per acre rise, compared to a 2010 survey.
Season-long mildew control?
A build-up of spores after harvest can increase disease pressure the next year.
Overcoming cherry fatigue
Marketers strategize about how to keep consumers buying cherries in the late season.
Consistent cherry pack with technology
New technology allows California packers to manage new varieties more effectively.
SWD bugs California growers
In California’s climate, spotted wing drosophila thrives during the winter.
Michigan growers wary of spotted wing drosophila
A trapping program is vital so growers know where the spotted wing drosophila is and when.
Washington vineyards, orchards change hands
Sagemoor’s cherries, apples, plus well-established wine grapes attract new owners.
California cherry packers ready for new lines
Two northern California cherry packers are using new grading and sorting technology for the 2014 cherry season. Both held open houses in April to show
Merivon labeled in New York
Merivon fungicide has been registered for use on pome and stone fruit in New York. In field trials, it has controlled diseases such as apple
Growth in California grape plantings
There’s no slowdown yet in wine grape plantings in California. Growers in the state added around 21,000 acres of wine grapes last year, according to
Sweet cherry health connection
Health research is a priority for the Northwest Cherry Growers.
New pest has racing stripes
The African fig fly, a relative of the spotted wing drosophila, is bigger and more competitive.
Curtis Roy, Young Grower from Moxee, Washington
age / 24 crops / manages cherry and apple orchards business / Roy Farms. Curtis is part of the fifth generation working the
New grape virus in Washington
Don’t assume that red leaves mean grapevine leafroll virus — they could be symptoms of a new disease.
High-tech cherry packing facility debuts
New plant doubles the cherry volume for Washington Fruit.
New cherry bags boost sales
The new consumer bags protect fruit better and allow high-definition graphics, but are more costly to pack.
Thinning apples with more confidence
Apple thinning gets more predictable as scientists gain understanding.
Technology is the future of cherry packing
West Coast cherry packers are quickly adopting new sorting technology.
Pear growers have a strategy for pest management
A new pear pest management plan underlines the need for smaller trees and more efficient systems.