20 Feb 2025
Cherry leaf spot is a challenge for Michigan growers due to fungicide resistance and climatic conditions. MSU research has identified effective copper-based fungicides.
19 Feb 2025
The recent breakdown of the Maersk Saltoro ship, carrying 1,363 containers (around 5 million crates) of Chilean cherries to China, highlighted the vulnerability of the fruit industry. The delay of its arrival was particularly critical for the distribution of fruit in China.
19 Feb 2025
Loss of firmness, color variation, stem desiccation, and mold growth are the main issues that compromise sweet cherry quality during storage and transport. Additionally, harvesting and the conditions under which it takes place have a significant impact on quality.
18 Feb 2025
The problem does not only concern Michigan. According to economist Ernie Goss, farms across the country are facing similar difficulties, with some regions, such as the Midwest, facing the onset of an agricultural recession.
18 Feb 2025
The implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and responsible handling of plant protection products were key factors for a significant increase in both productivity and quality of the cherries.
17 Feb 2025
A recent study conducted on the slopes of Mount Etna (Italy) analyzed the seasonal activity, population genetics, and presence of parasitoids potentially useful for the biological control of this insect in the area.
17 Feb 2025
Despite the significant price increase, demand remained high, especially for premium varieties from New Zealand and Australia.
17 Feb 2025
As Felisa Cepeda, president of the Society for the Promotion and Development of the Jerte Valley (Soprodevaje) explained at Fitur 2025, the product ‘was born out of a passion for the Jerte Valley and our most emblematic product, the cherry'.
14 Feb 2025
Data collected from 138 farms show that the average gross production value per hectare is approximately €9,998, with variations between €9,339 and €11,082. Production costs average €6,220 per farm, with a distribution of 41.13% in variable costs and 58.87% in fixed costs.
14 Feb 2025
In the Parsada programme, financed by the French Ministry of Agriculture, several complementary levers have been identified. But these levers must be combined. It is not a question of applying isolated solutions, but of developing technical routes adapted to each situation.
