09 Apr 2026
At the IFTA conference in California, new technologies for cherry and stone fruit orchards highlight benefits and limits. From automation and planar systems to growth regulators, growers assess costs, yields and sustainability to improve quality and market competitiveness.
02 Apr 2026
The story of Tibbenham Chocolates in West Virginia shows how a passion for chocolate-covered cherries became a thriving local business, driven by steady growth, WV SBDC support, and a strong economic impact in Barboursville and across the state, boosting local jobs and production
01 Apr 2026
A Utah State University study presents a low-cost system to estimate sour cherry yield. Using ultrasonic sensors and GNSS, it generates accurate yield maps, improving orchard management and making precision agriculture more accessible to smaller farms.
26 Mar 2026
USDA proposes new marketing rules for Washington sweet cherries: higher minimum size requirements, exceptions for Rainier and Royal Anne, updated packaging categories, and more aligned standards to support grower profitability and access to crop insurance.
26 Mar 2026
Discover how Door County, Wisconsin became famous for cherries: from early farming struggles to the rise of orchards and Montmorency varieties. A story of agricultural innovation, ideal climate, and a thriving fruit industry today worldwide with lasting impact and economic growth
10 Mar 2026
The LTER–Sweet Cherry model uses temperature and solar radiation data to estimate floral dormancy progression, relative water content and cold hardiness. The web tool helps evaluate seasonal frost risk in sweet cherry orchards in Yakima, Washington using predictive climate data.
09 Mar 2026
In the United States, trained dogs are proving effective at detecting little cherry disease in cherry trees before symptoms appear. After orchard trials, research is moving into Washington nurseries to improve early diagnosis and help contain disease spread.
05 Mar 2026
In Washington and northern Oregon, bacterial canker and cherry powdery mildew are increasing. Trials with lime sulfur and clove oil show promising laboratory results, while field performance remains complex due to resistance issues and orchard management practices.
27 Feb 2026
The U.S. tart cherry industry unveils True Tart™, a certification mark highlighting authentic U.S.-grown Montmorency cherries. The goal is to stand out from imports, boost grower returns and strengthen demand through marketing, research and targeted communication.
26 Feb 2026
From 3D LiDAR flower quantification to price elasticity and retail margins in Washington, California and Canada, this analysis explores how pollinators, seasonal supply constraints and in-store strategies shape cherry volumes, pricing dynamics and long-term market value.
