DYK? Our nation’s first president also was a meticulous farm manager whose disciplined recordkeeping offers valuable lessons for modern growers.

Ringing endorsements from industry stakeholders say a lot about 2026 Apple Grower of the Year, Bobby Brown.

Bipartisan legislation makes key improvements to the accessibility and cost of agricultural labor through the H-2A visa program.

2026 Apple Grower of the Year Robert (Bobby) Brown III combines two centuries of family farming with smart tech, research partnerships, and more.

Growers should focus on irrigation uniformity, fertigation timing, and root-zone access to maximize nutrient efficiency and crop response.

Scientists ID genetic variation in apple budbreak and bloom timing, opening the door to breeding strategies for reducing losses from late-spring frosts.

Supreme Court backs Bayer in Roundup case, potentially limiting thousands of cancer-warning lawsuits nationwide.

Advanced genomics, digital phenotyping, and predictive breeding models are helping researchers evaluate tens of thousands of seedlings annually.

The California Prune Board has officially seated its 22-member board and 15 alternates for the 2026-2028 term. Find out who is leading the charge.

Rhizopus leak can destroy volumes of California strawberries during warm weather. Researchers are arming growers with tools that may reduce losses.

California lawmakers urge USDA to provide emergency funding to address threat from the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter.

The Honey Bee Health Coalition has just released the ninth edition of its Tools for Varroa Management Guide.

A Certified Crop Adviser is more than someone who makes a product recommendation. CCAs are doing important work, and that work deserves to be recognized.

Washington State University research highlights the benefits and tradeoffs of promising raspberry protection strategies, including shade cloth.

The North American Blueberry Council and U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council have opened nominations for their annual industry awards.

California growers harness tillage, precision spraying, and good timing in the fight against weeds.

New variety registrations show private breeders dominating caneberry development, creating opportunities and challenges for commercial and local-market growers.

Fertilizer prices may be rising, but opportunities to improve nutrient efficiency remain.

Every agronomic decision carries a financial consequence. Growers who are flexible with their financial strategy can better protect profitability.