Due to rule changes, some growers have found it difficult to determine a tax liability by set deadline.

Apple, cherry, peach, and plum producers approve a referendum to help keep the state’s industry on cutting edge.

Part of legislation broadens window of trade-mitigation relief for farmers earning more than $900,000 on average.

The future of tree fruit production will be a world of collaboration, incorporation, and real-time data says featured speakers at IFTA conference.

With the massive food safety law closing in on enforcement, now is the time to assess your growing operation’s preparedness.

The first female president of the International Fruit Tree Association and the chairwoman of U.S. Apple Association’s Board of Directors talk about education and not missing opportunities in the apple industry.

Research team works nights to expose potential in novel crop protection method.

Scientists sequence the plant’s genome, which could lead to new varieties and help produce a specialty niche for local growers.

The first of two keynote talks at Biocontrols Conference USA West focuses on how to make IPM work for you. The second keynote spotlights why planning your biological control program is vital to its success.

State senator from Seattle has proposed law angering growers who are insulted at the implied accusation of mistreatment.

Highlights of International Fruit Tree Association annual tour west of Rochester were bloom thinning, multileader production, and mechanical hedging.

Jim Cranney, California Citrus Quality Council President, takes over from for Phil Korson, President of Cherry Marketing Institute.

Promising research out of British Columbia shows compost-amended soil helps boost overall plant health and reduce the effects of replant disease.

It’s hard not to miss the influx of young growers and researchers in the fruit and nut industry.

Growers may get the full value from tissue culture transplants — and cut their labor costs — by adopting mulching.

Now is a great time to take a look at where your nutrients go when you fertilize your trees.

Opening day sessions at International Fruit Tree Association Conference highlight the need to improve profitability of production and new technologies to impact orchard operations.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the funding for the federal Grape Genetic Research Unit at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY.

Team of researchers also might be able to find genes that lead to increased flavor or aroma while maintaining firmness and shelflife.