Spotted Wing Drosophila: Small Fly – Big Problem By David Eddy|May 29, 2015 Entomologists from throughout the U.S. share their experiences and what you might expect from this formidable pest in 2015.Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
Millions Of Washington Apples Dumped By David Eddy|May 29, 2015 Monster crop, port slowdown blamed for tremendous waste of apples.
Buzzworthy Trend: Florida’s Bee Colonies Building Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 29, 2015 Cooperation between beekeepers and growers paying off.
Great Ag Careers Are Going Wanting [Opinion] By David Eddy|May 28, 2015 There are 22,500 jobs going unfilled annually for an industry that’s extremely critical to the future of mankind.
EPA Announces Final Rule On New Clean Water Act’s Jurisdiction Posted by Frank Giles|May 28, 2015 Landmark redefinition of “waters of the U.S.” called a land grab by opponents.
Tips For Grapevine Trunk Disease Diagnostics, Prevention, and Control By Judit Monis|May 28, 2015 Various pathogens and environmental factors are considered to be major threats to the vineyard’s health. Pathogens are disease-causing […]
Potential New Peach Disease In California By Helga Förster | James E. Adaskaveg|May 28, 2015 Last year, disease levels were very low in the cling peach growing districts of California. Still, several diseases […]
Deadline Extended For Crucial Winegrape Disease And Pest Referendum By Ann-Marie Jeffries|May 27, 2015 Returned ballots to continue the Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter referendum must be returned by June 10.
PMA Comments On FDA’s Proposed FSMA Implementation Work Plans Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 27, 2015 In written comments submitted today to the FDA proposed Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation work plans (Focus […]
Eyes In The Sky Provide Early Detection Of Destructive Avocado Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 27, 2015 Study using multispectral photography helps scientists successfully scout out laurel wilt-affected trees.
Three Promising New Berries From USDA By Jenna Rymer|May 27, 2015 USDA breeding programs in Maryland and Oregon have introduced three promising berry cultivars that could work well for growers […]
The Benefits Of Vineyard Mechanization Posted by Christina Herrick|May 27, 2015 Labor accounts for a substantial fraction of the production costs of most fruits, including grapes. Manual harvest is […]
Registration Is Open For 2015 International Fruit Tree Association’s Study Tour In Washington Posted by Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 Registration is now open for the International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) 2015 Regional Study Tour. This registration includes […]
Early Cherry Harvest In Pacific Northwest Posted by Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 Cherry harvest is off to an early start in the Pacific Northwest reports the Tri-City Herald thanks to […]
California’s Delta Growers To Cut Water Use By 25% Posted by Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 The California State Water Resources Control Board have approved a proposal from riparian water right holders in the […]
Senate OKs Trade Priorities And Accountability Act Posted by Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 Late on the evening of Friday, May 22, the U.S. Senate approved the Trade Priorities And Accountability Act […]
Solve Your Labor Problems From Within By Richard Jones|May 26, 2015 Summer is here, which means harvest season is just around the corner. Hopefully you’ll have the crews you […]
Water Conservation Grants Awarded In Pacific Northwest Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 26, 2015 The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has awarded 17 Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) grants in the Pacific […]
Partnerships Key To Healthy Northwest Vines By Erika Holmes|May 26, 2015 Washington’s grape industry has seen accelerating growth over the past several decades. That momentum is owed, in part, […]
Sounding Off On Record Purchase Of Apples By Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 Recently USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service announced the purchase of 34.9 million pounds of fresh apples and 16.1 million […]