LCD

In today's Focus On Fruit, Oregon State University Extension's Ashley Thompson discusses Little Cherry Disease and what growers can do to remove infected trees.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Washington State University will host field day next week to for growers interested in staying ahead of the Little Cherry & X-disease infections in their orchards. The Tree Fruit Extension Center will hold the event Tuesday June 21st in Buena, WA. (4 ...

Earlier this month Dan Newhouse, chair of the Western Caucus, and G.T. Thompson, the House Ag Committee Republican leader, wrote a letter to USDA regarding Little Cherry Disease and the damage being done to the industry. Newhouse said during a recent trip to central Washington, the lawmakers spoke with tree fruit leaders about what growers are seeing and the long term impact LCD is having on indu

In today's Focus On Fruit, Washington State University's Dr. Scott Harper Talks about the latest research into Little Cherry Disease, and options growers have. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

As many Northwest producers look ahead to the fall and winter and eventually the 2021 growing season, what are some of the biggest concerns? B.J. Thurlby, president of Northwest Cherry Growers said the biggest challenge for independent cherry growers, remains Little Cherry Disease ...

As the cherry harvest continues across the Northwest, it’s not weather, or drought that is having one of the biggest impacts on the size of the crop. Little Cherry Disease continues to devastate growers from the Washington/Canada border down into the heart of Oregon. ...

RDO will host an Orchard Sprayer Clinic in Sunnyside Wednesday.  This Spanish speaking event will allow those who need Washington credits for the upcoming season to earn them.  Erin Hightower with RDO said Wednesday’s Clinic starts at 1 p.m. with a guest...

Washington state Tree Fruit Association president B.J. Thurlby talks about what will be on the mind of many growers heading into 2020.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...