Stone Fruit
Stone fruit growers face multi-front crop protection challenges. The latest State of the Fruit Industry survey results shine a light on the top priorities.
New report reveals how Washington State agriculture became the least profitable in the nation, and why that’s not bad news.
The Cherry Central Cooperative has selected Helena Beckett as its new President and CEO. Learn more about the organization’s new leader.
Twin Peaks Orchards co-owners spend their days not only trying to grow the best fruit, but also spreading positivity on behalf of the industry.
Industry veteran Welcome Sauer warns rising Chinese production and shifting export markets are destabilizing cherries in the PNW.
USDA will conduct a referendum among eligible tart cherry growers and processors to determine level of support for continuing federal marketing order.
Southeastern peach growers weigh options to combat blossom blight and brown rot.
The U.S. tart cherry industry signals forward momentum with preview of True Tart certification program.
The Washington State Fruit Commission has appointed Eric Patrick as its new President to lead marketing efforts for PNW cherries and canned pears.
Watch Mike Omeg of Orchard View Cherries discuss the importance of evaluating every part of the operation to strengthen practices and find new solutions.
B.J. Thurlby, longtime leader of the Washington State Fruit Commission and champion of the PNW cherry industry, has passed away at 60.
Rule would apply to tart cherries grown in several states that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, growers during 2024-2025 crop year.
How do we get there? Clemson’s clean budwood program has the answers for peach growers.
Sun World International and Pairwise have announced the formation of a joint venture to collaborate in the development of a pitless cherry.
Michigan State University Extension specialist Nikki Rothwell earns top honor for the cherry industry. Learn why.
Is little cherry disease the HLB of the PNW? Conceivable or not, the problem does have the attention of many Washington state cherry growers.
Even in tough times, Michigan cherry grower Emma Grant believes her job is the best in the world. She gets to walk her orchards every day.
When James Chinchiolo took over the family farm, he knew they couldn’t keep doing things the same way, so now they only sell cherries directly to consumers.
Fruit grower Joe Cataldo finds success in novel heat stress reduction application that limits sunburn on fruit and aids postharvest.