Almanacs extended forecasts predict plenty of ups and downs for the coming season.

While China announces more tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods, Japan strikes a deal to take more fruits and vegetables.

Trade issues loom large, as while production is up this year, exports are way off from the previous year.

Genetic modification gets all the attention, but Florida strawberry breeders are incorporating innovative techniques into traditional plant breeding with great success.

Viticulturists are always looking for the best ways to produce the finest fruit; here’s what American growers can learn from other countries.

California apple grower who also farms olives is named new leader at association’s annual meeting.

USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service offers financial and technical assistance for growers interested in adding protected agriculture to their operation.

The Golden State’s farming sector isn’t appreciated enough for all that it is – and isn’t.

State says label identifying herbicide as carcinogenic will remain despite government agency’s refusal to approve such labels.

Using plant growth regulator products can help spread out harvest times and minimize preharvest drop during a very busy fall.

Unprecedented warmth across the globe continues trend, contributes to historic polar ice loss.

Plant science is helping power dreams to produce artisan vodka made with ingredients grown and harvested on forbidden land.

Zirkle Fruit in Washington sues to block the Department of Labor’s increase in Prevailing Wage Rates.

Nerves on the rise as China rejects all U.S. agricultural goods in retaliation of another round of U.S.-sanctioned tariffs.

John and Bill Borton are making good use of all their available land and business resources, aiming well beyond just growing fruit.

Tufted perennial grasses can compete for resources such as nutrients and water and can hamper nut orchard establishment.

If you don’t know your elected representatives (local, state, national), take steps to meet them and their staff.

Besides labor-saving advantages, interested growers will have choices ranging from the traditional purchase option to something closer to an Uber model.

From drones, to robotic fruit pickers, and beyond, the number of firms offering produce growers new in-the-field tools continues to take off.