Cherries
Cherry Industry Administrative Board Board 2022 election set
The following seats on the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (CIAB) are up for election this winter for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2022, with the exception of the handler alternate seat in Northern Michigan. ... more »
2022 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show set
The 2022 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show is scheduled for Jan. 18-19 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. Registration opens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 18 and the cost for both days is $45 in advance and $50... more »
New, revised guides from WSU Extension: Spray Nozzle Curriculum, and more
The latest free guides from Washington State University (WSU) Extension include a new training curriculum aimed at tree fruit growers and other agricultural producers, as well as a study materials form for spray users and... more »
Cevya fungicide from BASF gets approval for use in California
California grape, tree fruit, pome and stone fruit growers can now use Cevya fungicide from BASF after it received registration from the state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation. Cevya fungicide delivers strong disease control against powdery... more »
Michigan grower takes helm of USApple board
Chris Alpers is a fruit grower who is comfortable in the middle of an apple or cherry orchard, as well as in a boardroom. The U.S. Apple Association recently named Alpers as the new chair... more »
Vole control: How to reduce damage to orchards
{Sponsored} Of all the pests that can plague an orchard, voles can cause a significant amount of damage before growers even know there’s a problem — and by the time they realize there is, it... more »
Macfrut, the International Cherry Symposium to be held in 2022
Macfrut 2022 will be the world capital of cherries thanks to the International Cherry Symposium, to be held from May 2-6.. The event was previewed during a session at Macfrut 2021 opened by Renzo Piraccini,... more »
117th Annual Meeting & NW Hort Expo still plans to be in-person event
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association and the Northwest Hort Expo are still planning an in-person conference and trade show Dec. 6-8 at the Yakima Convention Center and Yakima Valley SunDome. "In accordance with Governor... more »
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