Category: Cherries
Dicamba is back: What specialty crop growers need to do now
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
Inside CMI Orchards’ climate-positive tree fruit production strategy
Learn how CMI Orchards blends family farming, advanced technology and regenerative agriculture to deliver high-quality fruit while reducing environmental impact.
USDA eyes new sweet cherry size, Mexican strawberry industry calls for calm amid ongoing ITC probe
A proposed rule would raise sweet cherry size standards while a separate ITC probe targets Mexican strawberry imports — here’s what you need to know.
Nominations open for Wisconsin Cherry Board seat; deadline March 27
Wisconsin cherry growers can submit nominations for a board seat through March 27. Learn how to participate in the upcoming industry election.
Recent fog aids Central Valley fruit tree winter chilling
Researchers say winter chill may have been more effective this year because of so many days with fog, learn more from AgAlert.
Eric Patrick tapped to head WSFC, strengthen northwest cherry and pear brands
The Washington State Fruit Commission has named its next leader. Learn more about his background as he takes office on March 2.
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks 2026 board member nominees
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board is seeking 2026 board nominees and alternates. Learn which seats are open and how to qualify.
New Syngenta insecticides get EPA green light
A new Syngenta insecticide 12 years in the making has cleared another regulatory hurdle. Learn which tree fruit crops it’s labeled for use on.
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
There’s a new MSHS leader. Read more about Kyle Weber of MM Farms’ tree fruit leadership
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks board members
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board is looking for board members. Read about the positions open in the tart cherry organization.
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.