29 Oct 2026
For 2027, Northwest Cherries states that the aim is to better align expectations regarding harvests, promotions and prices in order to boost the profits of local cherry growers.
28 Oct 2026
No single test currently provides a universally conclusive diagnosis. Nevertheless, combining anatomical observations, physiological and biochemical indicators, and molecular and digital tools can shorten assessment times and reduce grafting failures.
28 Oct 2026
Overall, the season sees some traditional leaders lose volume, including San Francisco, Copefrut and Verfrut, while Dole gains ground and some new exporters make a strong entry into the top 20.
27 Oct 2026
The combination of neural networks, wireless sensors, predictive models, and machine learning algorithms has the potential to transform frost-risk management in orchards, making protective interventions more timely, targeted, and efficient.
27 Oct 2026
The report shows that the area under cherry orchards has reached around 7,250 acres, compared with around 5,700 acres of apple orchards.
27 Oct 2026
The damage does not depend solely on the intensity of the rainfall, but also on the physiological and structural conditions that determine the cherry’s ability to resist water ingress.
26 Oct 2026
In recent years, the amount of available information has increased: properly carried out soil surveys, flow measurements, soil probes and on-farm weather stations make it possible to replace assessments based on experience with concrete data.
26 Oct 2026
Godolesh, near Elbasan in Albania, is a distinctive cherry-growing area. Its native variety, annual output of around 700 tonnes and sustainable practices support ambitions to reach European markets, from Italy to Germany, building on quality, origin and tradition.
23 Oct 2026
Spring rains in Chile have split early cherries in the north, while damage in O’Higgins, which accounts for over 80% of production, remains marginal so far. Growers are monitoring fungal disease, saturated soils and potential impacts on Chile’s 2026/27 cherry crop.
23 Oct 2026
For the past 14 years, the PUC’s PMGCe in Chile has been selecting early-ripening cherry varieties with low chilling requirements that are resistant to heat, drought and cracking. Three advanced selections and 1,000 individual trees are being evaluated at four sites.
