David Eddy

David Eddy
David Eddy is the editor of Meister Media Worldwide's American Fruit Grower® and Western Fruit Grower® magazines.
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Berries
November 11, 2017
2018 North American Raspberry and Blackb…
Featured speakers at the annual conference, slated for February in Ventura, CA, include Miles Reiter of Driscoll’s. Read More
Citrus
November 9, 2017
Forecasters Subtract another Slice from …
USDA’s second stab at the season thins orange crop by another 7%; would be lowest output in more than 70 years. Read More
Fruits
November 9, 2017
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Top $1 Billi…
Sales of organic fruit were up 8.3% year on year, while sales of organic vegetables rose 6.2%. Read More
Grapes
November 8, 2017
California Winegrowers Report Excellent …
Wine Institute: Strong quality across the state as ample rain ended drought. Read More
Crop Protection
November 8, 2017
California Limits Pesticide Use Near Sch…
State prohibits many pesticide applications within a quarter-mile of public K-12 schools and licensed child daycare facilities during school hours. Read More
Tomatoes
November 8, 2017
A Plant Breeder Explains How GE Techniqu…
Bejo Seeds Senior Tomato Breeder Doug Heath says modern plant breeding techniques give breeders the tools they need to solve growers' challenges. Read More
Citrus
November 7, 2017
New Tool Helps Growers Improve Phosphoru…
Technology newly available to specialty crop growers provides economic and environmental benefits. Read More
Citrus
November 7, 2017
Comments Sought in Ag Water Component of…
Growers and other interested parties are encouraged by United Fresh to weigh in on agricultural water requirements in the Food Safety Modernization Act. Read More
Citrus
November 7, 2017
Study: Circadian Clock in Plants May Boo…
The Texas A&M team that won a 2017 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine on circadian rhythm at a molecular level turn their attention to plants. Read More
Citrus
November 6, 2017
South Florida Wringing out From Record-S…
Tropical torrents, along with a persistent precipitation pattern, helps break 70-year high-water mark. Read More
Farm Management
November 3, 2017
7 Food Trends on the Front Burner for 20…
From bug buffets to backyard chickens, UF/IFAS experts cook up predictions for the coming year. Read More
Farm Management
November 2, 2017
Sustainable Practices Make Perfect for F…
Industry leadership award honorees stand out in setting new standards through innovative technology and BMPs. Read More
Crop Protection
November 2, 2017
Plant Disease Research Can Learn a Lot f…
Cancer research and plant disease control strategies are based on common principles. Read More
Citrus
November 2, 2017
Field Scouting Guide: Yellow Nutsedge
Follow these tips to identify and manage this wily weed. Read More
Insect Control
November 2, 2017
California Growers Get New Insecticide f…
Syngenta receives California registration for Minecto Pro insecticide, to be used on tree nuts, citrus, and vegetables. Read More
Citrus
November 1, 2017
Produce Industry Leaders Concerned About…
It’s been a long time since significant immigration reform that will help American growers has passed Congress. The most promising Read More
More Vegetables
November 1, 2017
Vegetable Breeders Making Major Disease …
VoloAgri's Felix Serquen and Seminis' Bill McCarthy have delivered major disease-resistance advancements, much to the relief of tomato and pepper growers everywhere. Read More
Crop Protection
November 1, 2017
Potato Pest Management Isn’t Likely to G…
In his final column, Dr. Nolte reflects how managing potato pests and diseases has changed in the past 20 years and where it may be heading. Read More