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Plum Pox Quarantine Rescinded In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania rescinds quarantine orders for Plum Pox virus.

Berry Webinar Series Continues This Fall And Winter

Webinars feature experts speaking on production and pest management topics and their current related research.

Western Pistachio Association Teams With Prevention Magazine For Consumer Website

TheGreenNut.org is a new resource hub for health-conscious eaters, providing the most up-to-date health and nutrition research, pistachio news, lifestyle tips, and recipes to incorporate pistachios into everyday life.

Pink Lady America Joins Facebook And Twitter

Pink Lady America plans to use Facebook and Twitter to make additional consumer connections.

Grape Harvest Down

Most of the decrease is from the Chautauqua/Lake Erie Concord grape belt.

Final U.S. Apple Production Forecast

Overall production is expected to be lower than last year due to frost and hail damage, as well as hot weather during July and August.

Grape Growers Are Eco-Friendly

New study shows off sustainability of California winegrowers' practices.

Grape Growers Will Vote On Research Funding

California law calls for decision on continuing assessment.

New Vineyard Will Advance WSU Viticulture Research

Once established, the vineyard will accommodate field trials with Washington’s “big four” varieties.

Washington Expects Weekend Freeze

Record low temperatures predicted in the heart of apple country.

Ocean Spray Campaign Celebrates Growers

The growers’ personal stories and photos will be featured on cranberry and grapefruit product labels and online.

The Passing Of Laura Heuser

Laura Heuser, a member of one of Michigan's tree fruit pioneer families and a leading voice for the advancement of women in agriculture, has passed away at the age of 81.

Ohio Apple Update

Despite this year’s bumper crop, Ohio growers supply only about a quarter of the state’s apple consumption.