Category: Cherries
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission: Start-up funding maintains tree fruit competitiveness
There’s a new Michigan Tree Fruit Commission executive director. Learn how the organization’s new leadership helps Michigan’s tree fruit growers.
Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success
Pennsylvania pome success. Read about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.
Fresh Views: Cherry Choice: Successfully growing cherries
Growing sweet cherries is challenging. Shukin Orchards’ Alicea Shukin discusses factors to consider when considering growing cherries.
EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit
EFI has launched a Pollinator Week toolkit. Learn how the toolkit helps growers with pollination
AgTech firm innov8.ag buys ag labor tracking firm
AgTech company innov8.ag has acquired 2nd Sight Bioscience. Learn how the move will help specialty crop growers improve labor efficiencies.
Cherry grower Cherry Ke promotes specialty ag through social media
Talon Felker grows cherries in the “Cherry Capital of the World.” Learn about the social media influencer’s mission to promote Michigan specialty crops.
IFTA winter tour: New York orchard lessons
The International Fruit Tree Association members toured New York apple orchards. Learn how the tour helped them become more efficient in their orchard operations.
IFTA recognizes industry leaders
The International Fruit Tree Association’s winter conference was in New York. Read how growers and industry individuals were honored for their horticulture industry contributions.
UC Davis research improves weed control in orchards and specialty crops
Proper planning is key for growers controlling weeds. Learn how UC Davis orchard weed control research helps cut risks.
Women in agriculture lead change and innovation
There are more women in ag. Read how ag women are leading fruit farms, boosting innovation and shaping the future of the industry.
Pacific flatheaded borer threatening walnuts, other tree fruit
A field day is scheduled to address the Pacific flatheaded borer (PFB), a pest that is threatening walnuts and has been a threat to fruit trees.
Washington orchard frost protection strengthened by AgWeatherNet
Frost protection is critical for orchards. Learn how Washington State’s AgWeatherNet helps growers improve frost protection with inversion forecasts and other precision tools.
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks board nominations
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board (CIAB) is requesting nominations to fill five board alternate positions.
Fresh Views: Innovative freeze protection strategies for fruit crops
Fresh Views: Innovative freeze protection strategies for fruit crops. Read about innovations in freeze protection designed to help fruit growers guard against spring freezes.
WSTFA reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was.
New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.
IFTA members gain grove insights, view Central Valley tech and orchard practices
IFTA members recently toured California orchards. Read about orchard insights they gained from the Central Valley tour.
Spotted lanternfly detected in Georgia
An invasive and destructive insect pest, spotted lanternflies (SLF), has been discovered in Georgia.
Growers nominated for WSTFA board elections
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has nominated growers and a packer to stand for election in upcoming WSTFA elections.