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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
Sweet cherry health connection
Health research is a priority for the Northwest Cherry Growers.
New prairie cherry varieties making an impact
Tart cherries from Saskatchewan are still on track to play larger role.
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
Thurlby: Northwest cherry team on the go through first crop estimate
The promotion staff at the Northwest Cherry Growers has been all over the globe over
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.
Technology is the future of cherry packing
West Coast cherry packers are quickly adopting new sorting technology.
A little paint covers our latest issue
May 15, 2014 Good Fruit Grower cover (Courtesy Kathleen Coy) Our May 15,
NW Cherry Growers expect 19.96m boxes this year, up 39 percent from 2013
Northwest Cherry Growers have issued their Round One estimate for this year's cherry crop, and
Tart cherry industry approves extension of market order
Tart cherry producers and processors voted in March to continue the federal marketing order that
Behind the scenes with our labor issue cover
(Courtesy Tim Hull) On the cover of the May 1, 2014, issue about
Strong cherry crop possible
Fruit Commission expands export efforts
Cherry marketer finds his niche
Jesus Aguilar helps growers add value to their crops.
Protecting your high-value crop
Orchard netting may be cost effective for high-value varieties like Honeycrisp.
Commission: More MAP dollars mean cherries go farther
New commissioners, Jill Douglas and Doug Field joined the board on Wednesday, March 12,
Bryan Mrachek, Young Grower, March 1, 2014
Bryan Mrachek / grower / Malaga, Washington age / 27 family farm / Lucky
New pests threaten IPM
Pest management programs have become softer and more stable over the past few decades, but new invasive pests could change that.
A humble leader (Video)
Throughout his career, WSU entomologist Jay Brunner has turned science into economic reality for Washington State tree fruit growers.
Cold Train has new owners, expansion plans
Up to 1,000 more containers planned to move food across nation.
Stinkbugs march on Washington
Brown marmorated stinkbug found in 20 counties in Washington and Oregon.
David Geen named Outstanding Grower by IFTA
David Geen KELOWNA, B.C. -- British Columbia orchardist David Geen was named Outstanding
Know your enemy: Little cherry disease (VIDEO)
Different causal agents are involved in little cherry disease.
Cherry diseases require action
The appearance of little cherry diseases calls for aggressive action, says Dr. Ken
Brown rot surprises cherry growers
Tart cherry growers need to watch out for European brown rot as bloom arrives.
Cherry Marketing Institute turns 25
Phil Korson has led Cherry Marketing Institute since its inception in 1988. (Richard Lehnert/Good Fruit
Cherry Person of the Year
Sonya Sayler is National Cherry Queen for 2013/14. (Richard Lehnert/Good Fruit Grower) The
Fast track ends for Jerry Haak
Jerry Haak focused on growing fruit and helping others, not his pain.
Thinning doesn’t always boost cherry size
A research project to find out whether Ethrel (ethephon) could be used as a postbloom thinner for cherries showed that the material can reduce the fruit load.
Do cherries need water before harvest?
Growers have conflicting opinions
ReTain can improve cherry fruit set
Bloom-time applications of an ethylene inhibitor can keep cherry blossoms viable longer
Tart cherry market order renewal
“We want to build our supplies, not restrict them. We want to get our market back.” —Randy Willmeng
More trials for cherry rootstocks
New MSU cherry rootstocks are dwarfing and precocious
No ban on small cherries
Committee decides not to eliminate 12-row red cherries.
Six top researchers headline March Cornell fruit school
The Cornell University Fruit Team will hold an in-depth school for tree fruit growers, extension educators, and crop consultants on March 25 at the Ramada Inn in Geneva, New York.
Alternatives for disease control
Chitosan not only reduces decay but induces resistance in the plant.
Improving cherry quality
Yan Wang will test whether preharvest salt applications can reduce cherry pitting and splitting after harvest.
Family business finds niche
The Tonnemakers say industry consolidation has left opportunities for small operators to sell directly to consumers.
Hort Association, grape growers bestow honors
Silver Pear Kent Christensen (left) receives the Washington State Horticultural Association’s Silver Pear award
No ban on small cherries
Dr. Desmond O’Rourke speaking in Wenatchee, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower) Washington’s fresh
Michigan’s Expo draws record crowd
Speakers focus on threats to bees, funds for experiment stations, and fruiting walls.
Grower sees bright future
Apples and cherries fit well together for this California grower.
Little cherry disease is spreading
A new discovery this summer could help explain the growing spread of little cherry disease in the Pacific Northwest, but it will make control more difficult, say researchers.
Cherry sales sizzle in China
Online cherry sales in China were the highlight of a season that growers, marketers, and retailers would rather forget.
Michigan growers asked to support research
The Michigan tree fruit industry is exploring the idea of creating a commission to collect
Reluctant Regina
Cherry growers in Oregon like the Regina cherry. They like that it has some resistance to rain cracking and that the fruit ships well to Asia or Europe. They just wish the trees would be more productive.