Category: Cherries
Talking tech: New app innovations aid growers
Farming has forever been changed by technology, with new innovations helping growers of fruit, vegetables and tree nuts improve things such as pest management, disease monitoring and data collecting.
Skylar Rae cherries return
The Skylar Rae cherries are back in stores, offering a short season for retailers and are known for their sweetness.
FIRA preview: Tree fruit tech options abound at ag robotics conference
The third iteration of FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of tree fruit, grapes, berries, vegetables and nuts a view of the state of specialty crop robotics and automation.
Tree fruit, berries, grapes receive USDA market promotion funds
Apples, cherries, pears, cranberries, table grapes and watermelons are among the commodities receiving federal funds for promotion and market development funding.
Invasive spotted lanternfly confirmed in Michigan
The invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in a Michigan county.
Tenerelli Orchards exits wholesale, focuses on farmers markets, u-pick
Leaving the wholesale end of the business for direct-to-consumer sales via farmers markets proved a successful move for a Southern California tree fruit grower.
Nursery tree fruit propagators gain insights at global annual meeting
Insights into the global tree fruit nursery world were recently gained at an annual meeting of an international group representing fruit tree nurseries and orchardists.
NJSHS conducts summer orchard tour, educational programs in Morris County
NJSHS is sponsoring the 2024 Summer Orchard Tour and Educational Program from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Wightman Farms, Morristown.
Cherry packhouses use deep learning technology
Prima Frutta Packing is a family-owned business based in Linden, California. It packs cherries using TOMRA LUCAi deep learning technology.
Wisconsin Cherry Board election underway
Wisconsin tart cherry growers have until June 15, 2024 to submit votes to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board.
AI deep learning tech aids cherry packinghouses efficiencies
Cherry packers in California, the U.S., and New Zealand implemented TOMRA’s AI-powered trademarked LUCAi technology with its InVision2 grading platform during the past two seasons with excellent results.
Summit Agro’s hybrid’ fungicide Regev passes field tests ‘
Summit Agro has completed a series of 163 replicated field trials across the U.S. to evaluate the efficacy of Regev “hybrid” fungicide.
Tree fruit honorees: IFTA recognizes individuals
During their winter tour, IFTA recognized individuals. Find out who the organization recognized for their contributions to the industry.
Michigan fruit update released
Michigan State University (MSU) has released a seasonal fruit production update.
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available
The Michigan Fruit Management Guide, which includes coverage of strawberries, has been released by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension.
Early season reminders for grower application timings
Because there have been starts and stops to the Michigan’s 2024 field season due to weather, Michigan State University Extension reminds growers to be on top of management decisions as phenological stages are likely to move quickly and key application timings may be missed.
Michigan tree fruit research program reapproved
With a 63% approval, Michigan’s apple, cherry, peach and plum producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Tree Fruit Research and Development Program.
FloraPulse provides real-time data on plant water needs
FloraPulse, an easy-to-install water sensor, provides accurate and low-cost water-sensing technology to farmers and researchers who want real-time data that will enable them to make quick, accurate decisions.
Wisconsin Cherry Board opens nominations for members
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Cherry Board.
Oregon disaster declaration aids cherry growers
The USDA is offering cherry growers in nine Oregon counties access to disaster aid programs after weather caused 2023 crop year losses.