Fifty years ago, vineyards were full of people at harvest time, picking grapes by hand. Large crews would […]
The Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov) guides all businesses on the topic of “truth in advertising.” According to the […]
As a grower, it’s important to examine inputs closely in order to increase your bottom line whenever possible. One […]
Mike Yetter, director of international marketing for the Florida Department of Citrus, says production of Florida Grapefruit season […]
Growers of organic tree fruit have a new organization working on their behalf. The Organic Tree Fruit Association […]
As I travel the country visiting apple growers and apple products companies, one question remains a constant: Who […]
Pesky voles and other rodents can be a huge inconvenience in vineyards and orchards, and increasingly, growers are […]
Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) announced the submission of two new agricultural biopesticides to EPA. The first submission is […]
Western Growers, in partnership with the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association as well as other […]
The California Department of Pesticides Regulation has granted California registration to Chemtura Crop Protection’s Procure 480SC fungicide for […]
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack launched USDA’s Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Program to help agricultural producers adjust to […]
Uncle Matt’s is partnering with Agrinova, a co-op of small organic growers in Sicily to bring premium organic […]
The pest gained prominence last spring when it started hitting berries and then cherries in California. It then […]
Decade Products has introduced a new larger size of its MACX bulk harvest bin that directly fits on […]
• BASF and AgraQuest Inc. have entered into a license, supply, and distribution agreement for AgraQuest’s biofungicide, Serenade […]
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are testing five new potato breeding lines with the hope of opening the […]
Blueberry producers have a fair selection of herbicide products to work with, and two additional products were recently […]
Soil testing, soil salinity, and organic matter can all help contribute to the quality of the grapes you produce.
Proper sprayer air volume delivery is key to spray coverage quality.