On Thursday, November 2nd, and Friday, November 3rd, the webinar "From table to farm: Ensuring Premium Blueberry and Sweet Cherry Quality" will take place online. The event is organized by the Washington State University in collaboration with the University of Florida and the University of Chile.
The university invites you to participate in two days of webinars focused on optimizing the quality of blueberries and sweet cherries. The list of speakers includes distinguished individuals from the renowned participating institutions, known for their expertise in the field.
The event will take place on both days from 9 AM to 11 AM online. Thursday, November 2nd, will be dedicated to blueberries, while the second day will have a focus entirely dedicated to cherries.
Registrations, which are free, are open until the day of the event Register here
To download the program Click here
Source: Washington State University
19 May 2025
Alejandro García-Huidobro (Prize) calls for greater unity and a new governance model for Chile’s cherry sector. Emphasis on shared strategy, quality, alternative markets and sustainable growth for 2025/26. Today’s decisions will shape export success.
03 Jul 2024
'Thanks to the early blossoming this year, the harvest is particularly early,' explains Claus Schliecker, president of Landvolk Niedersachsen. He and his colleagues invest around EUR 120,000 per hectare to cover the cherry trees with rain covers and insect nets.
10 Oct 2025
A field study in Chile on Lapins cherry trees reveals that spur thinning does not always improve fruit quality but can significantly affect vegetative growth. In-depth analysis on yield management, leaf area ratio, and seasonal climatic conditions in modern orchards.
10 Oct 2025
The Chilean cherry industry aims for 120 million cartons of high-quality cherries. Focus on reputation, alternative markets beyond China, and growth in Europe and the United States. Claudia Soler outlines the strategy to enhance the consumer experience and strengthen global expor
