Cherries
SWD survey seeks grower responses
A new survey is seeking responses from growers regarding spotted wing drosophila (SWD) management. The survey is part of the "Sustainable Spotted Wind Dosophila Management for U.S. Fruit Crops" project, funded by the USDA National... more »
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report
With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Growers should apply early-season sprays. Winter 2016 The 2016 winter was mild compared with 2014 and 2015. Temperatures during the 2016 winter dropped to around zero or slightly... more »
Partnership will develop novel cherry varieties
Phytelligence, a platform agricultural biotechnology company, has entered into a service agreement with TNV, a Tip Top Orchards licensed company, to aid in the development and growth of new cherry varieties. Development will use Phytelligence's genetic... more »
Do you need to worry about early spring freezes?
In early spring as fruit trees begin to grow, many people are worried that freezing temperatures will kill the buds of their fruit trees. These buds can handle very low temperatures in the winter. Just... more »
IFTA post-conference tour: Day 2
On the second day of the International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) post-conference tour to northwest Michigan, the bus stopped at Williams Orchards in Cedar to see Greg Williams’ high-density sweet cherry plantings. Most of the... more »
IFTA post-conference tour: Day 1
A busload of people traveled north from Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Feb. 11, to get a feel for the fruit industry in the northwest corner of the state’s Lower Peninsula. The tour was part of... more »
Rivermaid Trading Company hires new sales manager
Rivermaid Trading Company has hired Kyle Persky to fill the role of Sales Manager for its... more »
Michigan to host IFTA’s annual conference
Precision agriculture takes center stage once again when the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) holds its 59th Annual Conference Feb. 6-12 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The theme for the conference is “IFTA 2.0 – The... more »
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