American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower June 2015
In This Issue
Tips To Prevent Theft At Your Farm Market
Last fall, Mark Ruben and his employees at Gilcrease Orchard in Las Vegas, NV, were robbed at gunpoint […]
Spotted Wing Drosophila: Small Fly – Big Problem
Entomologists from throughout the U.S. share their experiences and what you might expect from this formidable pest in 2015.
Organic Fruit Production Pollinator Conservation Tactics
Many fruit crops are dependent on insect pollinators, so supporting them is critical to your farm’s success.
Great Ag Careers Are Going Wanting [Opinion]
There are 22,500 jobs going unfilled annually for an industry that’s extremely critical to the future of mankind.
Numbers Of Organic Farms, Sales, Continue To Soar
Of all the fruits and vegetables sold in the U.S., 12% is now organic, doubling market share in the past decade.
Tips For Grapevine Trunk Disease Diagnostics, Prevention, and Control
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
Last year, disease levels were very low in the cling peach growing districts of California. Still, several diseases […]
Three Promising New Berries From USDA
USDA breeding programs in Maryland and Oregon have introduced three promising berry cultivars that could work well for growers […]
The Benefits Of Vineyard Mechanization
Labor accounts for a substantial fraction of the production costs of most fruits, including grapes. Manual harvest is […]
Solve Your Labor Problems From Within
Summer is here, which means harvest season is just around the corner. Hopefully you’ll have the crews you […]
Partnerships Key To Healthy Northwest Vines
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
Recently USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service announced the purchase of 34.9 million pounds of fresh apples and 16.1 million […]
Inland Desert Nursery Is Main Source For Washington’s Clean Vines
The Judkins family has been in the business of clean grapevines for more than 40 years. Today, their […]
Q&A With Penn State’s New Young Grower Alliance Coordinator
Erin Dugan recently joined Penn State University extension as a specialty crop innovations program manager and Young Grower […]
How To Start A Young Grower Association
You have recently returned to your family’s business. You have friends and family you can tap for their […]
Matthew Fidelibus To Be Recognized For Extension Work
The American Society of Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) recently announced that Western Fruit Grower™ magazine contributor Matthew W. […]
Labor Update: The Battle To Harvest
The need for comprehensive labor and immigration reform is as critical as ever, but industry experts don’t predict any legislation will be passed in the near future.