Apr 11

Apr 11 Freak Spring Snow Storm Shutters schools, coats some cherry blossoms, downs power

A freak snowstorm hitting Oregon brought inches of fluff to higher elevations in the Columbia River Gorge while prompting school closures, downing some power and capping cherry blossoms with ice, this morning, April 11th.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Cattle, Cherries, Wheat make Oregon Ag's top 10 in Value

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Wasco County, Positive News

The 2020 crop year is one to be celebrated by the 37,200 farms and ranches that make up Oregon’s diverse agricultural community. Oregon is home to more than 225 commodities, everything from cattle to cherries to hazelnuts and wheat. And Production was great in 2020, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Jun 16

Jun 16 The Cherryville Chant - thud, thud, thud

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

The incessant thud hitting the bottom of plastic bins like a thumb on a coffee can. Ladders, three-legged, move about in rapid succession, and hands walk through leaves like spiders. Cherry Season is on.

Jun 11

Jun 11 Cherry Fruit Fly Emergence Triggers Insecticide Application

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Home Page

Homeowners and orchardists are required to spray cherry trees with insecticide within 10 days.

Mar 16

Mar 16 Virtual Cherry Summit to Feature Orchard View's Ortega, Dr. Yu Dong of OSU

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

“Orchard View looks for premium flavor, size and harvest timing to create a seamless supply of top quality cherries,” commented David Ortega. “We are continually looking for innovative ways to enhance our consumers’ experience, which is why we are excited to participate in the Cherry Quality Summit.”

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