Cherry Varieties
02.10

Cherries are big business in Michigan. In tart cherries, Michigan produces three quarters of the nation's tart cherries. In sweet cherries, Michigan is one of four producing states, with the other three being on the west coast where they have a moderate climate. Not so in Michigan. what better place to research cherry varieties than at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Station in Traverse City where there are 350 varieties or selections of sweet cherries. Looking for the "next great one" is important when it comes to marketing potential and horticultural characteristics.

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High Density Cherry Production
02.21

In the tart cherry industry, Michigan growers face stiff global competition. Today, research is being conducted to remain competitive 10-30 years in the future. One such research project is in using dwarf root stocks in high density cherry production.

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Cherry Pest Research
02.37

Researchers at Michigan State University are conducting a multi-state research project. The goal of the project is to reduce the risk of pests for the fruit cherry industry in Michigan. Working directly in the field with nine different growers around the state.

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The Fungus Among Us
02.37

One of the big concerns with growing cherries in Michigan is disease. One major disease is cherry leaf spot. There are few options for fungicides to control the disease. With the right combination of temperature and warmth, the trees develop a fungal infection and they defoliate.

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