Christina Herrick
What It’s Really Like to Grow Hops
Learn how fruit growers share the similarities and differences between the two trellised crops.
Bee Free! How Growers Can Pollinate with Drones
See how a Syracuse, NY-based startup is using unmanned aerial vehicles to fly over orchards and increase yields by 25% to 50%.
A Way to Grow More Grapes With Less Water
Promising research from Washington State University shows direct root zone irrigation can save precious resource.
Why Growers Should Up Their Traceability Capability
With new Food Safety Modernization Act requirements on the horizon, it’s important to review traceability procedures and upgrade if necessary.
How to Take on Spotted Wing Drosophila With IPM
Growers have been frustrated at having their integrated pest management plans thwarted by this destructive pest, but researchers still have faith.
Apple Growers Have More Than a Few Reasons to See Red Right Now
Trade issues are a serious stumbling block for the apple crop being picked right now. It’s time to turn up the volume on the folks in charge.
Navel Orangeworm Plague Might be Growing Out of Control
Leading experts in pest management say removing and destroying mummy nuts is the best way to break the life cycle of this major pest.
Trade Instability Takes Big Bites Out of U.S. Apple Crop
Export volumes fell 27% in 2018! Learn what industry experts are expecting for 2019.
New Tool Helps Pistachio Growers Pinpoint Yields
Web-based analytics use machine learning to better predict pistachio crop forecasts.
Now for Something Completely Different in Fruit Production: Ginseng
A trip to a ginseng farm brings a greater appreciation for tree fruit production.
Your Direct-to-Consumer Employees Are the Face of Agriculture
Educating your employees on your farming practices will help ensure the right message is getting out to consumers.
Has Protected Agriculture Become A Necessity for Berry Growing?
There are plenty of benefits to covered production, including season extension, minimizing fruit rot, and boosting fruit quality.
EPA Approves First Ever Fungicide Applied by Bees
Unique product to be available for crops including strawberries, blueberries, and almonds. Find out how it works.
Big Wage Hike for Blueberry Pickers Blocked – For Now
Harvest still in limbo as judge temporarily stops the Department of Labor from implementing 50% raise.
Why It’s Time to Ask the Tough Questions of Ag Technology
There is a lot of technology coming to growers, but it’s up to you to get real solutions to your specific problems.
What are the Top 10 Issues for California Fruit Growers?
California Fresh Fruit Association has a new leader, and he’s decidedly not shy about sharing the industry’s concerns.
Couple Finds Success in Knowing Their Farm’s Strengths
Gary and Stephanie Craft of G and S Orchards make quality and crop diversity a hallmark of their operation.
Could Kiwiberries Be Your Next Alternative Crop?
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are studying growing kiwiberries as a cold-hardy alternative to kiwifruit.
Wins and Losses for American Ag in Latest Trade Details
While China announces more tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods, Japan strikes a deal to take more fruits and vegetables.