Little Cherry Disease

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...

In today's Focus On Fruit, Mark Powers looks back on the pros and cons of 2022.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 

In today's Focus On Fruit, Oregon State University's Ashley Thompson updates us on the latest research focused on X-disease.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

One of the many research projects funded by the 2018 Farm Bill looks to help cherry growers detect little cherry virus.  Washington Farm Bureau member April Clayton said the disease infects cherry trees through insects.   “Basically, once they bite or land on the tree, the pathogens from the bugs transfer to the trees, and then the tree becomes infected. It leaves the fruit...

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 ...

Oregon State University's Ashley Thompson has tips and advice for cherry growers that report X-disease or Little Cherry Disease. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

We recently sat down with Mark Powers, President of the Northwest Horticultural Council, about efforts to secure additional federal funds to fight Little Cherry Disease.

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

Last week, Dan Newhouse, Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, and G.T Thompson, House Ag Committee Republican Leader, wrote a letter to USDA concerning the spread of Little Cherry Disease and its impact on the sweet cherry industry across the U ...

Washington State University's Tianna Dupont tell us about a new app developed between WSU and Oregon State University to help growers detect Little Cherry Disease. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...