Michigan research examines retractable roof on cherries

Leslie Mertz2021-09-28T08:34:58-07:00May 31st, 2017|0 Comments

Open and closed research: Michigan State University cherry expert Gregory Lang is trying a retractable roof system over a cherry orchard at MSU’s Clarksville Research Center.

Sweethearts offer better returns than Bings in Washington

Kate Prengaman2021-09-28T08:34:58-07:00May 30th, 2017|0 Comments

WSU economists find a sweeter investment in Sweethearts than Bings when comparing production costs.

Sugar sours birds on eating valuable cherry crops

Ross Courtney2021-09-28T08:35:00-07:00May 24th, 2017|8 Comments

Sweet revenge for bird control

Pscheidt: How to rate viruses

Good Fruit Grower2021-09-28T08:35:02-07:00May 22nd, 2017|0 Comments

With three-dozen different viruses that can be found on cherry trees, which ones do growers need to worry about?

What’s hiding in your orchard?

Shannon Dininny2021-09-28T08:35:02-07:00May 22nd, 2017|0 Comments

A survey of cherry viruses in Oregon has turned up none that are new to the Pacific Northwest, which is a good thing. However, at least two new viruses, and possibly a third, have been detected in Oregon for the first time — and two of the three could have a significant impact on cherry production if not controlled.

Thurlby: Looking ahead to the Northwest cherry season

B.J. Thurlby2021-09-28T08:35:02-07:00May 19th, 2017|0 Comments

In Washington, we just came through the rainiest March on record, and the view from the window tells me the season has yet to give way to what most of us would call “springtime conditions.”