In his career, Dr. John VanSickle has just about seen it all and knows factors like trade and tech will continue to shape the state’s specialty crop sector.

Survey results of Bee Informed Partnership finds nearly 38% of colonies died this past winter and almost 41% of colonies were lost from April 2018 to April 2019.

University of California trial could be a “game-changer,” as mechanically pruning vines cost just a tenth as much as hand-pruning.

The New York State Assembly voted in an amended version of the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which requires farm owners to pay workers overtime wages and grants farm workers the right to unionize and collectively bargain with management.

Still an emerging crop in the Sunshine State, the sweet treat is gaining momentum in the marketplace.

Governor signs bill into law, establishing new state program for the alternative crop.

Projects funded by Pennsylvania Apple Program and Pennsylvania State Horticulture Association looks at new controls for invasive pests and diseases as well as improving postharvest handling.

Spotted wing drosophila takes Southwest Indiana grower by surprise as Midwest’s unseasonably cool, wet spring doesn’t delay pest’s arrival.

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While invasive pest hasn’t been found yet in California, UC Riverside researchers and state officials see it as major threat to grapes, nuts, and avocados.

With the malady running rampant across the U.S., transitioning to high-density plantings can be a scary thought. Here’s what one team is doing.

As info entry becomes more digital, it’s time to assess how vulnerable your operation is to ransomware and hackers.

Industry committee endorses voluntary methods for citrus growers’ response to the deadly disease.

FDA updates FAQ section to include additional answers to questions relating to the Produce Safety Rule.

Microneedles collect DNA from plant tissues rapidly, which could be used for on-site diagnosis in the future.

The latest Census of Agriculture breaks down what many Florida growers already know: Large farms are getting larger and small farms are shrinking.

Roger Way’s extensive research led to the introduction of 16 apple varieties, seven cherry selections, and more.

After a decade of determining best practices for growing organic blueberries, researchers are taking a closer look at the effects of colored weed mats.

Apples will face 70% duties on exports.