Gary Gao

Good Save: Peach Growers in Ohio Work Hard To Overcome Adversity
Frost protection, durable varieties, and more help save this season’s crop.
The Quest for Better Fruit: Why Growers Need To Start From the Ground up
Improving soil health can help growers produce nutritious fruits in a more sustainable manner.
Secrets To Success of Growing Peaches in Ohio
Profitable peach production in the Buckeye State takes dedication, faith, stubbornness, and lots of luck.
Ways To Raise Your Game on Fall Care of Blackberries
Proper management of crops on rotatable cross arm trellis will pay big dividends next year.
What You Can Do To Protect Your Grapes From Herbicide Drift Damage
Here are some practical steps you can take if you see this damage to your crops.
Learn Tricks of the Trade in Cold Climate Grape Growing
Research presentation delves into the process of growing cold climate grape varieties.
Active Frost and Freeze Protection for Berry Crops
From heaters to helicopters, measures to stave off cold damage takes many shapes.
Spotted Lanternfly a Major Threat to Fruit Crops in the Midwest?
See why the invasive pest could mean hardship in the heartland for grape growers.
Ways to Keep a Lid on Explosive Weed Problems in Berries
Effective control of plants out of place takes knowledge, prevention, persistence, and innovation.
Why Your U-Pick Needs a Makeover Now
Expect new ways to run berry farms, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where Berry Growers Can Look for a Mechanical Edge
Get the skinny on tools and gadgets that can help producers reduce labor input on fruit harvesting, pruning, and weed management.
5 Cool Tips to Winterize Your Orchard Sprayers
You do not want to bring out your spray equipment next spring and find broken hoses, pumps, filters, and gauges. Learn how to prevent costly repairs.
Has Protected Agriculture Become A Necessity for Berry Growing?
There are plenty of benefits to covered production, including season extension, minimizing fruit rot, and boosting fruit quality.
Is Container Production a Good Fit for Your Berries?
Blueberry production in containers can be a good option, especially for smaller growers without the desired acidic soils.
How to Make Super Fruits Work for Your Farm
Choosing the right alternative crop takes careful selection. Here are a few popular super fruits to consider if you’re looking to expand your offerings.
Generate More Profits with Organic Berry Production
Consumers are showing a strong demand for organic produce, but don’t quit your day job just yet.
Water is a Must for Berry Crops
As the adage goes, “ability is availability” as so it goes for water.
Pest And Disease Diagnosis 101 In Berries
Using some of the experts and information available can help you avoid problems in the berry patch.
Bird Damage Plagues Most Fruit Growers
There’s no silver bullet, but here are several techniques to annoy and deter birds.