American and Western Fruit Grower February 2015
In This Issue
How To Prepare For Strawberry Pathogens
From Botrytis in the East to Fusarium and charcoal rot in the West, strawberry growers need a plan of action to contain disease.
4 Angles To Cover If Considering An Agritainment Alternative
Along with the pros of adding another extension to your business also come risks.
Use The Off-Season To Focus On Farm Safety
Prevention, planning, and preparedness are essential for all agritainment operations.
Pears Get A Hefty Shout-Out From Rapper
The pome fruit is on mainstream media’s radar thanks to a rapper’s quote and ensuing social media blitz.
Dormant Pruning Tips For Your Berries
Proper dormant pruning increases berry size and improves overall health of blackberry and raspberry plants.
How Freezing Temperatures Affect Bearing And New Nut Trees
Key points before and after the critical bloom period make exposure to freezing temperatures relevant.
A Better Understanding Of Biocontrol
The Biocontrols 2015 Conference & Tradeshow will help growers and PCAs incorporate new tools into their crop protection programs.
The Story Of Honeycrisp Is One Of Challenges And Success
‘Everything’s different’ in this world of 150 million 40-pound box world of apple growing.
Why You Should Be Growing Black Raspberries
Amazing health benefits for consumers and production and marketing benefits for the grower make this berry a must-consider option for your operation.
The Dark Side Of Honeycrisp
Growers say there’s a love-hate relationship with America’s darling apple.
Estimates Vs. Actual: The Cost Of Installing A Vineyard
The true costs of developing a vineyard depend on variables such as vine selection, trellising, and labor.
If You Could Plant Any Type Of Fruit, Consider A Caneberry [Opinion]
Raspberries or a blackberries present some berry good options.
New Nut Industry Equipment
These new products are designed to make a nut grower’s life easier.
Meet The IPM Expert: Emily J. Symmes, UC Cooperative Extension
Area IPM Advisor Emily Symmes helps growers preserve profits, quality and environmental stewardship through sound IPM practices.