The 2021 Cherry Crop Weathers the Heat

Most growing regions are nearing or surpassing their all time record high temperatures. Aside from the effects on people and the cherries, such excessive heat can delay fruit development just as much as cooler weather.

Northwest Growers Weather the Storms and Push On into Harvest

June 21, 2021 Northwest Cherry Growers

Cool weather has continued to slow the start to the Northwest cherry harvest over the past week. Fortunately, that allowed many of our growers the time to mitigate any effects from several rain storms that passed across Washington state.

CMI Orchards Announces Strong Start to Northwest Cherry Season

June 17, 2021 CMI Orchards

Excellent weather conditions, including an absence of significant frost events, have contributed to outstanding quality, great sizing, and 17% growth of this year’s crop as compared to 2020.

NW Cherry Growers Offer Round 3 Crop Estimate

The Northwest Cherry Growers’ Field Estimate team has compiled a third (“Round 3”) projection for the 2021 Northwest crop. Following up on our first two rounds of estimation, this 22-person field team looked at changes to fruit set and development across their orchards as well as the surrounding area.

Stemilt’s Skylar Rae Cherries Making Their Grand Debut

June 4, 2021 Stemilt

Stemilt will begin harvesting and packing Skylar Rae® brand Tip Top cultivar cherries early next week so consumers across the country can enjoy the sweetest cherry you’ll ever eat®. Stemilt marketing director, Brianna Shales is excited about this year’s crop potentials and knows consumers are looking forward to the super-sweet and firm cherry.