David Eddy
David Eddy is the editor of Meister Media Worldwide's American Fruit Grower® and Western Fruit Grower® magazines.
Berries
November 11, 2017
2018 North American Raspberry and Blackberry Conference to be held in CaliforniaFeatured speakers at the annual conference, slated for February in Ventura, CA, include Miles Reiter of Driscoll’s.
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Fruits
November 9, 2017
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Top $1 Billion in Third QuarterSales of organic fruit were up 8.3% year on year, while sales of organic vegetables rose 6.2%.
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Grapes
November 8, 2017
California Winegrowers Report Excellent HarvestWine Institute: Strong quality across the state as ample rain ended drought.
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Crop Protection
November 8, 2017
California Limits Pesticide Use Near SchoolsState prohibits many pesticide applications within a quarter-mile of public K-12 schools and licensed child daycare facilities during school hours.
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Citrus
November 7, 2017
New Tool Helps Growers Improve Phosphorus EfficiencyTechnology newly available to specialty crop growers provides economic and environmental benefits.
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Insect Control
November 2, 2017
California Growers Get New Insecticide for Sucking PestsSyngenta receives California registration for Minecto Pro insecticide, to be used on tree nuts, citrus, and vegetables.
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Fruits
November 1, 2017
Southeast Invaded by Brown Marmorated Stink BugSightings of notorious pest in Mississippi, though crops have been spared so far.
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Disease Control
October 31, 2017
Novel Biofungicide Approved for Grapes, Leafy GreensMarrone Bio Innovations says new product has proven highly effective for controlling downy mildews and white molds.
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Farm Management
October 31, 2017
Is the Robotic Revolution Coming to Farming?At PrecisionAg Vision Conference, attendees hear it’s not about just a pile of unwieldy maps any more.
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Grapes
October 30, 2017
New Smartphone App Advises Grape GrowersUp-to-date information on what products can be used to solve a problem is available right there in the vineyard.
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Berries
October 26, 2017
Grower Sees Challenges, Opportunities in Booming Organic Berry MarketWhile sales are skyrocketing, organic berries bring a whole host of challenges to grow.
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Fruits
October 24, 2017
Give Us Your Take on Fruit Industry IssuesCalling all growers to weigh in on the annual State of the Industry survey.
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Events
October 20, 2017
Agriculture’s Big Data is Coming to You [Opinion]It’s an opportunity to fine-tune your operation and maximize profits, but it also brings obligations.
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Grapes
October 13, 2017
Fairgrounds Host California Fire EvacueesGallo will contribute $1 million to fire recovery effort and will match employee donations two-for-one.
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Farm Management
October 6, 2017
California Small Farm Conference Celebrates 30 YearsConference will be held October Oct. 29 - 30 in Stockton, CA.
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Fruits
October 5, 2017
Environmental Monitoring Helps With Food Safety Modernization ActMonitoring may be most effective way to meet the preventative controls component of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
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Nuts
October 2, 2017
Almond Industry Group Backs USDA Export Funding BoostAlmond Alliance of California President Kelly Covello: Without Market Access Program money, the world-dominant industry “might not have entered China, which is now our third largest export market.”
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Citrus
October 2, 2017
$10 Million for Honeybee HealthNational Honey Board, Project Apis.m investing in pollinator research.
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Berries
September 26, 2017
Diversifying Berry Breeding, Public to PrivateBoth have advantages and should attract young people, especially with more so-called club varieties, as seen in apples.
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Stone Fruit
September 25, 2017
Many Pollinators Boost Cherry Yields — Not Just HoneybeesResearchers are finding a multi-pronged approach to pollinators give both sweet and tart cherry growers the best results.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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Grapes
November 8, 2017
California Winegrowers Report Excellent …Wine Institute: Strong quality across the state as ample rain ended drought.
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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.
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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.
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Citrus
November 7, 2017
New Tool Helps Growers Improve Phosphoru…Technology newly available to specialty crop growers provides economic and environmental benefits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Citrus
November 2, 2017
Field Scouting Guide: Yellow NutsedgeFollow these tips to identify and manage this wily weed.
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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.
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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