Search Results for: tart cherries
Full program unveiled for 2020 Great Lakes EXPO virtual educational sessions
For the first time ever, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will be transitioning to a virtual EXPO for 2020, including virtual... READ MORE »
Michigan ag unit announces 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant recipients
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced Oct. 20 the Michigan recipients of the U.S. Department of Agriculture�... READ MORE »
Tree planting at the new Tukey Orchard in Washington state takes shape
Washington State University’s tree fruit orchard is growing into its new location just outside Pullman. The orchard, which moved from its previou... READ MORE »
Decline of bees, other pollinators threatens US crop yields
Crop yields for apples, cherries and blueberries across the United States are being reduced by a lack of pollinators, according to Rutgers... READ MORE »
Cherry Industry Administrative Board welcomes new executive director
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board has named Meghan Swain as its new executive director, starting Aug. 24. According to a news release, Swain b... READ MORE »
Growers pursue expanding niche for blueberries
For many blueberry growers, the organic market represents a field of opportunity that offers product differentiation and price premiums. The benefits ... READ MORE »
Montmorency cherry growers upbeat on future
Michigan’s tart cherry growers in the last 12 months faced bad prices, retaliatory tariffs in the international markets and a disappointing decision... READ MORE »
USDA announces additional food purchase plans
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced May 4 details of $470 million in Section 32 food purchases to occur in the third quarter of fisca... READ MORE »
Report: US Cherry growers won’t appeal ITC ruling
U.S. cherry growers will not appeal a Jan. 14 International Trade Commission ruling that unfairly priced imports of dried tart cherries don’t cause ... READ MORE »
Bill would designate the cherry as Michigan’s official state fruit
Michigan is already recognized for its apple blossoms, but what about the cherry? Several state lawmakers want to see the cherry elevated as the of... READ MORE »
