IFTA Conference Finale Piles On Data, Ideas, Snow By Christina Herrick|February 16, 2016 Post-conference tour takes growers to Traverse City to see tart cherry and apple plantings. Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Precision Fruit Growing, Business Management Top Agenda At IFTA Conference Kickoff By Christina Herrick|February 8, 2016 American Fruit Grower magazine managing editor Christina Herrick posts her updates from the 59th annual gathering.
Wildfires Damage Washington Fruit Businesses Posted by Richard Jones|June 29, 2015 More than 1,000 people have been forced to evacuate as a fast-moving wildfire swept into Wenatchee, WA, on […]
Potential New Peach Disease In California By Helga Förster | James E. Adaskaveg|May 28, 2015 Last year, disease levels were very low in the cling peach growing districts of California. Still, several diseases […]
Growers Worry About Winter Injury In East, Early Bloom In Washington By Growing Produce Staff|March 17, 2015 Warm February puts cherry crop two weeks early.
New Plant Growth Regulator Use Expanded Posted by David Eddy|February 26, 2015 Ten more states grant registrations for Fine Americas’ new Kudos PGR.
Big Bucks Given To Grow Better Fruit Crops Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 27, 2014 Two projects to be focus of five-year, $10 million grant from USDA.
Tips To Manage Two-Spotted Spider Mites In Cherries Posted by Christina Herrick|July 18, 2014 Michigan State University researchers suggest scouting pointers and application timings.
Portable Precooler System Cools Cherries In Hour Posted by Christina Herrick|July 2, 2014 Recent tests show equipment minimizes water loss and increases efficiencies in packing house.
Diamond Fruit Growers Celebrates 100 Years In Business Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 10, 2013 Diamond Fruit Growers recently marked 100 years in the industry with friends, family, industry partners, and fellow growers. […]
Weather Destroys Northwest Cherry Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 9, 2013 Rains followed by warm temperatures have left the Northwest early cherry crop in ruins. “No areas have been […]
Growing Hothouse Cherries In California By David Eddy|July 3, 2013 After a decade of trials and errors, a group of California cherry growers have developed a system for […]
California Stone Fruit Industry Holds Steady Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 2, 2013 It’s no secret there’s been quite a shake-out in the California stone fruit industry over the past decade […]
Michigan Cherry Variety Showcase Slated For Early July Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 17, 2013 Michigan State University (MSU) Cooperative Extension, Summit Tree Sales, and International Plant Management are sponsoring a Cherry Variety […]
Montana Cherry Growers Seek New Varieties To Compete In Market Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 3, 2013 Cherry growers in Northwestern Montana will have some incentive to transition from Lambert cherries to more varieties in […]
New Cherry/Plum Hybrid Hits Europe Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 26, 2013 UNIVEG Katopé UK Ltd. has signed an exclusive marketing license with AIGN (Associated International Group of Nurseries) covering […]
Cherry Cracking Susceptibility Test Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 20, 2013 The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission internal program has developed a grower version of a bench-top test to […]
Michigan Fruit Growers Optimistic For 2013 Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 6, 2013 After a poor season for both apples and cherries in Michigan last year, growers are hoping for a […]
Now’s The Time For Fall Foliar Nitrogen In Cherries Posted by Christina Herrick|September 25, 2012 A recent report from Michigan State University Extension’s Greg Lang and Nikki Rothwell indicates that stressed sweet and […]
2012 Top 25 Stone Fruit Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 19, 2012 This list, which is part of American/Western Fruit Grower’s annual Top 100 Growers report, is ranked according to […]
