Cherries
Chelan Fresh merging with Borton Fruit
Chelan Fresh of Chelan, Washington, already one of the largest apple, cherry and pear suppliers in the world, is merging with Borton Fruit of Yakima, Washington. According to a news release, the merger brings together... more »
Spring snapshot of Northwest fruit production
With a cold, wet winter in the rearview mirror, fruit producers in the Northwest are looking forward to spring and getting back into their orchards. The region's apple, cherry and pear markets should be profitable... more »
Stemilt compost program helps grow apples, cherries
The compost project at Stemilt was featured at the Tilth Conference in Wenatchee, Washinton. The compost facility is located in the center of the company’s farm, where the cultivation of apples and cherries primarily occurs.... more »
Michigan cherry producers approve continuation referendum
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Director Jamie Clover Adams announced March 17 that the state’s cherry producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Cherry Promotion and Development Program. Established in May 1972,... more »
Cherry processing options expand in variety
Everything’s coming up cherries in northern lower Michigan. The state produces about 75 percent of the U.S. supply of tart cherries, said Philip J. Korson, president of the Michigan-based Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI), with 50... more »
Obituary: John H. Baugher
John H. Baugher, 88, died at his home on Jan. 2, 2017. He was born June 19, 1928 to the late George L. Baugher and Julia Maddox Baugher.... more »
Cherry board’s long-time director stepping down
Perry Hedin has managed the tart cherry industry’s federal marketing order – the Cherry Industry Administrative Board – for nearly two decades. He’s been CIAB’s only executive director, but that will change early next year... more »
Hort society leader to nurture industry growth
Mark Miezio went from designing highway projects across the country to becoming operations manager for a Michigan tree fruit production company. He adjusted seamlessly to the career change, and now finds himself in yet another... more »
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