Operators find the program is among few sources of reliable, legal workers.

Government agencies remove several more areas of interest around Miami-Dade County from quarantine status once sparked by the voracious invasive pest.

Spotted lanternfly, citrus commodity surveys, and pollinator health are among projects funded.

Newly elected members of organization’s Governing Council and Policy Committee kick off their terms at annual meeting.

Fruit and Vegetable Grower Connect East brings together suppliers and producers to solve problems and build relationships.

The human factor in agriculture might be relegated to the back seat as smart robotic solutions continue to crop up.

On the last day of touring during the IFTA annual conference, growers got to learn more about field trials with hail netting, reflective cloth, production software, and new varieties.

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.