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Almond Crop Likely Not As Big As Thought
June 30, 2009
Tuesday’s forecast is down 7% from May 8 estimate.
New Tools Enhance WSU Cherry Breeding Program
June 26, 2009
Two new sweet cherry varieties are slated for release this year, both bred for powdery mildew resistance.
Northwest Fresh Pear Crop Estimates Released
June 26, 2009
Pear Bureau’s estimates show 2009 shaping up to be a record-setting year for Northwest pear growers.
New Organic Miticide Now Available
June 26, 2009
Biomite is suitable for both conventional and organic production.
University of Idaho May Close Renowned Research Center
June 25, 2009
Growers vow to fight to save Parma extension center.
Strong Crop For Blueberry Growers
June 23, 2009
The lack of spring freezes this year means Mississippi growers are harvesting nearly double the number of blueberries they did last year.
State Grant Boosts Cranberry Production
June 23, 2009
Millions of dollars of upgrades to Massachusetts cranberry bogs are helping to boost crops and keep local growers competitive.
Pistachios Rebounding From Recall
June 22, 2009
San Joaquin Valley pistachio growers say the worst may be over as sales pick up once again.
Uncertain Year For Ag As Food Spending Drops
June 18, 2009
A private consultant’s research shows an unprecedented decline in world agriculture trade over the past few months.
Agricultural Research Service Offers Two New Peach Varieties
June 17, 2009
Peach growers and consumers now have two new sweet, juicy, yellow-flesh peaches to add to their list of favorite varieties. SummerFest and FlavrBurst were created by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) horticulturalist Ralph Scorza at the ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, WV.
June 1 Fresh Apple Holdings At 24.4 Million Bushels
June 16, 2009
U.S. holdings of fresh-market apples were at 24.4 million bushels on June 1.
Aussie Moth Takes First Bite Out Of California Fruit Production
June 16, 2009
The California Central Coast agriculture community is on edge after the first reported commercial fruit loss directly attributed to the light brown apple moth.
Intrepid 2F Receives Supplemental Labeling For Cranberries In Wisconsin
June 12, 2009
Growers who previously could not use Dow AgroSciences’ Intrepid 2F now can in Wisconsin.
University of California-Davis Gets $2.8 Million To Study Ag Nitrogen Impacts
June 12, 2009
University of California-Davis researchers will receive $2.8 million in new grants to study the use and impacts of nitrogen, a hero of the agricultural revolution that is increasingly viewed as a worrisome source of water and air pollution and potent greenhouse gases.
California Walnut Industry Recovers
June 11, 2009
Demand has recovered since last fall and monthly shipments are setting records since.
Missouri Produce Growers Get Marketing Exposure On Free Database
June 10, 2009
The University of Missouri Extension office and the Missouri Department of Agriculture are inviting people who grow and sell fruit and vegetables to be listed in a free database that will be available on the AgEBB Web site.
California Senate Agrees To Extend Pierce's Disease Control Program
June 10, 2009
The California Senate unanimously agreed to extend the state’s Pierce’s Disease Control program through 2016.
Record High WA Cherry Crop Expected
June 10, 2009
State’s crop expected to be up 80% from last year’s small crop.
Moth Quarantine Set In Northern California
June 9, 2009
Light Brown Apple Moth discovered near Davis, CA.
Satellite Imagery Sought To Help Pecan Growers
June 9, 2009
Researchers want to use satellite imagery to help pecan growers.
California Irrigation Water Slashed Again
June 8, 2009
Additional restrictions on the state's water projects in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta were announced Monday, further reducing the amount of water available to people, businesses and farms throughout California.
Join The MSU High Tunnel Twilight Tour
June 8, 2009
On Wednesday, June 17, growers will have the chance to see and discuss on-going high tunnel research at Michigan State University during the High Tunnel Twilight Tour.
USApple Commends Abundance Of Apples In White House
June 8, 2009
President Obama’s promotion of healthy eating is giving apple growers something to smile about.
Crunch Berries: Not Real Fruit
June 8, 2009
A California woman filed a class-action lawsuit against Quaker parent company PepsiCo, after claiming she was deceived into buying Cap’N Crunch cereal, which she thought contained real fruit: “Crunch Berries.”
Peach Production Workshop
June 8, 2009
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will be hosting a peach production workshop for experienced and beginner growers at the Fruit Research Station at Clarksville Thursday, July 9.
Medfly Discovery Forces SoCal Quarantine
June 4, 2009
A quarantine has been enacted in portions of California’s San Diego County after three additional Mediterranean fruit flies and 14 larvae were discovered in the same vicinity of a May 22 discovery.
Cherry Fruit Fly Emerges In Oregon, Control Required
June 3, 2009
The cherry fruit fly emerged May 29, according to models developed by Oregon State University.
Mettle 125 ME Receives California Registration
June 2, 2009
Newly registered fungicide is targeted for use on grapes.
New Cherry Pest Found In California
June 2, 2009
Unidentified fruit fly is a potentially serious threat.
Peanuts, Cracker Jack, And ... Grapes?
June 2, 2009
California table grapes now being sold at San Francisco Giants’ ballgames.
South Carolina Growers Pleased With Peach Crop
June 1, 2009
