Cherry Central Cooperative Selects New Leader

Industry veteran Welcome Sauer warns rising Chinese production and shifting export markets are destabilizing cherries in the PNW.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What’s your favorite fruit? There’s much to learn when postharvest scientists in the know share theirs from research and consumption standpoints.

USDA-NASS releases its latest non-citrus fruits production report. Utilized apple production in Oregon and Washington up 25% from 2022.

Check out a few apple, grape, cherry, and berry selections from leading nurseries and fruit breeders.

The Smart Apply Precision Spray System can now be teamed with GUSS Autonomous Sprayers. Check out a cool demo video.

Disease, cold weather, market prices temper industry optimism.

Cherry trees in the PNW can fall victim to a variety of viruses, some of which are exacerbated by cool spring temperatures.