Cherry Rootstock and Training Decisions: Thoughts for the 2020s By Gregory Lang|December 22, 2020 The question remains: Why haven't more growers turned to orchards that are more readily harvested from the ground? Read More
Get to Know the ‘Audra Rose’ Cherry By Kathie Taylor|October 13, 2020 Learn more about what turned out to be a sweet accident for one Washington State grower.
Mechanization Making Way to a Cherry Orchard Near You By Gregory Lang|June 23, 2020 Tree fruit versions of robotic house vacuums and lawnmowers will soon simplify life for growers.
How to Rid a Cherry Orchard of Gophers — the Natural Way By David Eddy|May 5, 2020 Veteran grower advises building homes for barn owls, the “perfect gopher-killing machines.”
Improve Cherry Production with Plant Growth Regulators By Gregory Lang|March 30, 2020 PGRs are great for fine-tuning various orchard management tasks, such as improving canopy architecture and boosting fruit quality.
New Variety Options on the Rise for Cherry Growers By Kathie Taylor|March 10, 2020 IFG, one of the largest breeders in the world, offers alternatives to the popular ‘Chelan’ selection.
Cherry on Top for Orchard View Inc. Growth Plan Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 4, 2020 Oregon-based growing operation continues expansion by adding industry veteran Mike Omeg to management team.
New Approaches to Profitability in Stone Fruit Production By Richard Jones|January 21, 2020 After a tough season, U.S. growers are focusing on the positives for 2020.
Buyer Wanted for Longtime Fruit Farm in Michigan Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 30, 2019 Find out why Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm is closing its doors after nearly a century in business.
Get to Know the New ‘Table Top’ Training System for Cherries By Gregory Lang|December 12, 2019 Learn more about a creative fruit production method from the Netherlands that allows more yield potential.
More Research Needed to Help Conquer Big Cherry Foe By Kathie Taylor|August 6, 2019 Little cherry disease has researchers scrambling as it has returned to Washington with a vengeance, leaving growers with few options to prevent its spread.
Why You Should Consider Whole Tree Renewal Pruning for Cherries By Gregory Lang|June 19, 2019 By renewing all fruit-bearing structures on a cycle, your orchard is constantly generating new fruiting shoots.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Biostimulants in Your Crops By Richard Jones|June 8, 2019 Sweet cherry grower Mike Omeg offers suggestions on how to successfully make these novel plant health products part of your farm’s production.
How to Build a Plant Biostimulant Program From the Ground Up By Richard Jones|May 28, 2019 Sweet cherry grower Mike Omeg shares his soil management program — and how it’s delivering big returns.
USDA to Buy $15 Million in Tart Cherries Posted by Christina Herrick|April 3, 2019 Purchase, which falls under “Section 32” program, is expected to support growers stung by low-cost imports.
How an Ambitious Cherry Grower Chases Late-Season Returns By Christina Herrick|July 30, 2018 IFTA summer tour-goers learn why Coral Beach Farms goes higher and higher in elevation to push production into the second week of September.
IFTA Summer Tour Rolls North of the Border With Cherries on Top By Christina Herrick|July 24, 2018 Fruit breeding a hot topic as the International Fruit Tree Association makes first stop at Summerland Research Station in British Columbia.
U.S. Sweet Cherry Crop Down 26% Posted by David Eddy|June 13, 2018 Cool weather is blamed for the generally smaller crop across the country; however, tart cherries up nearly 50%.
China’s Effect on World Cherry Production By Gregory Lang|May 30, 2018 Once an afterthought in sweet cherry production, China has become a major player in the global market.
Early ‘Fuji’ and High-Color Apples at Summit Tree Sales Posted by Christina Herrick|December 17, 2017 Summit Tree Sales in Lawrence, MI, presents an early apple for the fresh market, early-to-mid-season cherries, a sweet freestone peach, and more.