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Danger from SWD?
Researchers are concerned that rising spotted wing drosophila numbers could cause problems for sweet cherries.
Questions about little cherry infections
Researchers studying little cherry disease try to predict percentage of positive trees that show no symptoms.
Differing life cycles pose challenges for controlling little cherry virus 2 vectors
In the past, mealybugs haven’t posed a significant problem for cherry growers because they don’t
Seneca Foods buys Diana Fruit Co.
Seneca Foods Corporation said today that it has purchased Diana Fruit Co. Seneca said the
Michigan tart cherry growers switching to high-density plantings
The cherries in that slice of pie most likely came from an orchard in Michigan,
Oregon cherry recovery
Oregon cherry growers will continue to recover from a 2014 freeze by pruning
IFTA growers feel the big chill in Grand Rapids
The word of the day Tuesday, Day 4 of the IFTA conference in Grand Rapids,
Growers visit plots of cherries and apples during IFTA conference
Traverse City, Michigan, grower Leonard Ligon discusses how fruit and leaf buds protrude from
International cherry challenges
China’s economic struggles may make for a difficult cherry export year.
Catherine Kiyokawa, a Young Grower from Parkdale, Oregon
Catherine is a fourth-generation farmer. Her grandfather, Mamoru Kiyokawa, started growing tree fruit on the farm. Catherine works closely with her father, Randy, and older brother Cameron.
Saving cherries from the birds
Unfortunately for growers, cherries are often a favorite snack for birds. Researchers are using
Cherry industry crowns 72nd Cherry King
Dennis Jones is crowned the 72nd Cherry King during the Cherry Institute on January
Impact of imports
Fresh apples, pears and sweet cherries hold their own for U.S. producers.
Nick Plath, a young grower from George, Washington
grower / George, Washington age / 26 crops / Apples, cherries, and wine
New focus on grade standards
Hort council aims for industry involvement to help monitor other nations’ quality metrics.
WSU virologist retires
Ken Eastwell will continue to work on little cherry disease after his retirement.
Stinkbug continues its spread
Northwest growers should be on the lookout for brown marmorated stinkbug
Labor tops list of concerns for Grower of the Year
Worker worries
Grower of the Year learns more through industry involvement
Learning from the board
Fruitful fortitude: 2015 Grower of the Year
After taking over the farm at 25, Brenton Roy grew a solid reputation one crop at a time.
73rd Annual Cherry Institute opens on Jan. 15 in Yakima
The 73rd annual Cherry Institute begins January 15 at the Yakima Convention Center with an
Help to salvage burned land
Safety net programs are available to aid growers in wildfire disasters.
After the Washington fires
Packers work with insurers to recover from two wildfires that struck central Washington.
Coming in January: Nominations for WA Cherry Marketing Committee
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place
24 specialty crop proposals in Wa State receive $4.1m
The Washington State Department of Agriculture says that it will award approximately $4.1 million in
WSU reports on growth in organic tree fruit
Retail organic food sales increased 11.2 percent in 2014. Organic fruit and vegetable sales
Thurlby: The 2015 Northwest cherry season by the numbers
Gonzalo Villareal harvests SweetHeart cherries in Selah, Washington on July 16, 2015. (TJ Mullinax/Good
FairWeigh system for fair pay
WSU develops in-the-field weighing system for picking buckets.
Drone ready to work in fruit
FAA approved Yamaha’s remote-controlled copter for agricultural use.
Jim Flore named Cherry Industry Person of the Year
At left, Michigan State University horticulture professor Jim Flore. (Courtesy Michigan State University)
Northwest cherry growers have shipped a record 15.2m boxes
Through July 6th, Northwest cherry growers have shipped 15.2 million 20-lb. boxes of fruit. That's
Fruit businesses assess damage after Wenatchee fire
A wildfire that started as a brush fire near Wenatchee over the weekend affected several
Gene Veliquette, 1947-2015
Gene Veliquette Michigan’s cherry industry lost a visionary leader with the death of
Oregon Cherry Growers co-op positioned for growth
Cooperative is focused on expanding value-added products.
Brining key to cherry processing
Brine solution makes cherry processing a year-round operation.
Oregon cherry cooperative president feels connection with farmers
Tim Ramsey begins his third season as president and chief executive of Oregon Cherry
Exports benefit B.C. cherry growers
Growers are feeling positive as export opportunities ease margin woes.
Cherries give fruit flies a boost
Spotted wing drosophila’s wide host range makes it difficult for orchardists to control the pest.
Study shows value of high-density cherry systems
Sweet cherries are borne on flowers at the base of short limbs in the
Remove cherry virus infected trees quickly
There is no cure for little cherry virus. Removing trees will help stop it spreading.
The seven cherry training systems
The following material is adapted from Cherry Training Systems (PNW 667), copyright 2015
Training sweet cherries
New guide gives step-by-step details for managing cherries in seven different systems.
Cherries harvested as berries
A Utah researcher joins others who want to change how cherries are grown and harvested.
Optimizing cherry quality during export
Choosing the right MAP liner can improve fruit quality.
New cherry varieties wanted urgently
Growers are frustrated by the pace of WSU’s sweet cherry breeding.
Early cherry is on fast track
WSU’s elite selection matures a little after Chelan.
Montana cherry growers save the best till last
For many years, Montana sweet cherries were marketed as the tail end of the Washington State crop, not having much of an identity of their own. But more recently, growers in Montana have worked to project a better image of what they think are better cherries and to get a better price for them.
NW Cherry Growers expect crop to drop 15 percent from last year to 19.7 m boxes
Cherry growers in Washington and Oregon estimate a reduction of total tons harvested for
WSU team taking on cherry disease
Little cherry virus 2 is spread by mealybugs
Calcium improves cherry quality
Calcium in field sprays and added to cooling water reduced pitting and improved cherry firmness.