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High Tunnels help Weaver's Orchard in Morgantown, PA, maintain a high-quality, consistent crop that keeps its PYO and farm market customers coming back for more.
Features
2009 Apple Crop Forecast
This year's apple crop is expected to be up slightly from the previous year, while the quality looks promising.
Online Exclusive: Comprehensive Automation For Specialty Crops
New research aims to develop, test, deploy, and commercialize various systems to improve orchard management, streamline major operations such as harvest, and reduce growers’ costs.
Going Organic
Before trying it with almonds, here are a few points you should consider.
Opportunity Knocks
Keeping a close eye on the consumer is even more important during challenging economic times.
Designed To Mechanize
Dr. Keith Striegler of the University of Missouri offers tips for designing vineyards for mechanization and lower operating costs.
2009 Top Stone Fruit Growers
American/Western Fruit Grower presents the nation's largest stone fruit growing operations.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Watch Video
An Australian-based supply chain company is helping growers implement reusable transport packaging systems.
Online Exclusive: Q&A With Sun Valley Packing’s Casey Jones
Casey Jones shares an insider’s view of the California stone fruit industry.
Columns
Leading Off: Don't Clean Up
How many growers do you know who don’t swell with pride, at least a little, when someone remarks at how nice their orchards look, how “clean” they are? But there are several reasons to break the “clean” habit.
Stone Fruit: Ahead Of The Curve
Whether you are a rookie or a veteran, a key to long-term success is the humble acknowledgement that none of us is all knowing.
Online Exclusive: Columnist Desmond Layne Visits China
This photo slideshow highlights Clemson University associate professor and American Fruit Grower columnist Desmond Layne's recent trip to China.
Lessons From A Wedding
A funny YouTube video just might give you some ideas on how to better market your business.
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