Stone Fruit
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.
Climatetoolbox website provides growers with historical data; updated Agroclimate site offers chill hours data by location.
Two-year study on high-density cherry plantings shows damage from birds and spotted wing drosophila were reduced under nets.
Fungicide resistance turns Michigan growers into easy pickings for cherry leaf spot when wind and rain prevail. Scientists search for new options.
Stone fruit under cover? Get several tips on successful protected production strategies.
New early-season cultivars suited for trial in areas where ‘Flavorich’ and ‘Carored’ are grown.
What’s your favorite fruit? There’s much to learn when postharvest scientists in the know share theirs from research and consumption standpoints.
Oh, to discover a crisp fruit that eats like a melter but behaves like a non-melter while still on the tree.
Decorated pomologist worked for the University of Arkansas from 1958 to 1989.
Study tour finds California peach, plum, and cherry growers farming “fruiting walls” – with delicious results.
You can learn a lot by listening to this great country’s progressive growers, and you’ll find them at International Fruit Tree Association events.
Decision a “big win” for California growers, USDA says.
The relative growth rate concept — maximizing fruit size, quality, and yield.
USDA-NASS releases its latest non-citrus fruits production report. Utilized apple production in Oregon and Washington up 25% from 2022.
Helter-skelter foraging traits of wild bees improve honeybees’ pollination contribution.
Justin Finkler of Riveridge Land Co. in Michigan turns to rain covers and bird netting to safeguard his orchard returns.
Using both biocontrol agents and synthetic fungicides can increase overall effectiveness.