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. Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
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.
Hybrid Rootstocks, Early Cherries Among Fowler Nurseries, Inc. Offerings Posted by Christina Herrick|December 14, 2017 For more information on these varieties, contact Fowler Nurseries, Inc. Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 525 Fowler Rd. Newcastle, […]
Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|December 6, 2016 For more information on these varieties, contact Fowler Nurseries, Inc. Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 525 Fowler Rd. Newcastle, CA […]
Outlook Is Positive For Several Specialty Crops In The Northwest Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 10, 2016 The Northwest Farm Credit Services has released its quarterly Market Snapshot publications that look at the state of major agricultural commodities in the Northwest, including apples, cherries, onions, pears, and potatoes.
Spotted Wing Drosophila: For Michigan, It’s A ‘Game-Changer’ By David Eddy|August 21, 2016 Why the pest can be so much more destructive for Eastern cherry growers might be due to what they’re not farming.
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.
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 […]