Protect Hail-Damaged Grape Clusters From Botrytis Posted by Christina Herrick|August 11, 2015 Recent hailstorms hit Northwest Michigan hard. Grapes, tart cherries, and apples orchards were hit by high winds and […]Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Mechanization Can Reduce Summer Pruning Costs By Mario Miranda Sazo|August 11, 2015 In recent years, many apple growers have adopted the tall spindle system, planting at 3-feet-by-12-feet so that partial […]
Mother Nature’s Fury The Focus Of Annual Fruit Tour By Christina Herrick|August 11, 2015 [blackoutgallery id=”77060″] “(The trouble of) 2015 was to a large degree my fault. We had the nicest […]
Economic Progress A Threat To Box In Agriculture [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|August 11, 2015 For growers, buffer zones, noise ordinances, nutrient runoff concerns, and sinkhole threats all are factors heightened with nearby neighbors. Instead of trying to beat them, why not join them?
Scientists Find Better Way To Save Strawberries From A Freeze Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2015 Automated irrigation control can keep water usage in check during cold protection practices.
Biopesticide Industry Alliance Names Keith Jones As New Executive Director Posted by Richard Jones|August 10, 2015 The Biopesticide Industry Alliance (BPIA) announced its selection of Keith Jones as its new executive director. Mr. Jones […]
Florida Prison Farmworker Programs Fruitful For State, Inmates Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 6, 2015 UF/IFAS-led initiatives putting more locally grown food on the table at fraction of the cost.
Florida Farmland Remains Hot Commodity Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 5, 2015 Recent multimillion-dollar deal involving Immokalee citrus grove is among several high-acreage, high-dollar transactions.
Researchers Say Drones Will Play A Major Role In Farming Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 4, 2015 Texas A&M AgriLife researchers say the technology will offer growers precise information about their crops.
Smaller Apple Crop Expected In Washington Posted by Christina Herrick|August 4, 2015 An early apple harvest is expected in Washington state this year as warm summer temperatures and an early […]
Copper Injury And Bacterial Spot Are Easily Confused Posted by Christina Herrick|August 4, 2015 In her latest bulletin for tree fruit growers, Kari Peter of Penn State University Extension says it is easy to […]
New York Apple Growers Unveils New Organization Name Posted by Christina Herrick|August 4, 2015 =New York Apple Growers (NYAG) has changed its name to Crunch Time Apple Growers. The organization is comprised […]
Bill Dodd Is An Apple Grower For Our Future By Richard Jones|August 3, 2015 The judging for the Apple Grower Of The Year award is an interesting process that takes us through […]
Bill Dodd, The 2015 Apple Grower Of The Year By David Eddy|August 3, 2015 [blackoutgallery id=”76643″] Informed of his selection as the 2015 Apple Grower Of The Year by American Fruit Grower® […]
Don’t Become A Time Crunch Casualty By Paul Rusnak|July 31, 2015 Finding the balance between work life and home life is easier said than done for GenNext Growers.
ReTain Now Registered For Double Application Posted by Christina Herrick|July 31, 2015 ReTain plant growth regulator (PGR) has been registered by EPA with a new label use that allows pome […]
The Strong Staying Power Of The Redhaven Name In Peaches By Bill Shane|July 31, 2015 People tend to be nostalgic about peach varieties, but the switch of varieties grown by a region happens […]
Drought’s Impact On California Winegrapes By Ann-Marie Jeffries|July 30, 2015 The impact is minimal this year, but the future is uncertain if the drought continues.
EPA Approves New 1-MCP Technology Posted by Christina Herrick|July 30, 2015 EPA approved Fysium, a new 1-MCP product from Pace International LLC. Considered new technology, this product is produced […]
Todd Snyder Named President And CEO Of C&O Nursery Posted by Christina Herrick|July 30, 2015 Todd Snyder, the third generation of Snyders to run C&O Nursery, was recently named president and CEO of […]