American and Western Fruit Grower March 2015
In This Issue
Irrigation Association And Irrigation Foundation Now Accepting 2015 Award Nominations
Nominees recognized for water management and water conservation at Irrigation Show.
18 Must-Have Apps For GenNext Growers
We asked about your favorite mobile applications, and here’s what you had to say.
Don’t Be Afraid To Charge More For Value Of Agritainment [Opinion]
A higher admission price helps to sets a level of expectation and helps offset the costs of running a successful farm marketing operation.
Peach Training Systems Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All
Although pedestrian, ladderless orchards are increasing in California, growers in Pennsylvania are opting for tall V-training systems.
Maximize Produce Profits By Focusing On Soil Health
Cover crops are just one of the ways you can help boost your trees’ and vines’ performance and your bottom line.
Have Faith In Science – Which Means GMOs [Opinion]
When it comes to farming, sticking with established, commonly accepted science is the way to go.
Irrigation Association Offers Webinar Series
Bringing Water to Life series addresses issues affecting irrigated agriculture.
From The Road: North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association 2015 Convention
Bus tours, workshops, and breakout sessions aimed to get farm marketers ready for the next season with creative and innovative ideas.
USDA Farm And Ranch Irrigation Survey Released
Water applied for irrigation decreased and estimated water use dropped as well.
How To Decipher Cold Weather Effects on Peaches
Here are some common indicators to look out for if your area experiences a freeze event.
Get Ready For Brown Marmorated Stink Bug In 2015
No one can predict the future of this relatively recent invader, which is now found in 41 states, but all signs point to continued expansion.
New Name, Same Mission: California Fresh Fruit Association
Chairman of the California Fresh Fruit Association shares his insights on the future of the group and how it will address the challenges its members are facing.
The State Of Mechanical Apple Harvesting
Breakthroughs in mechanization have been a long time coming, but recent advances combining the skills of both people and machines are bringing efficiencies to orchards of all sizes.