Small Parasite May Contribute To Declines In Honey Bee Colonies Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 2, 2015 A single-celled parasite may be infecting bee larvae. Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Exotic Fruit Fly Found In Florida Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 2, 2015 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has positively identified the presence of two guava fruit flies, Bactrocera […]
Ag: A Promising Field For College Grads [opinion] Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 1, 2015 More jobs in agriculture are coming over the next five years, and we need enough college grads to fill those positions.
Tips To Prevent Theft At Your Farm Market By Christina Herrick|June 1, 2015 Last fall, Mark Ruben and his employees at Gilcrease Orchard in Las Vegas, NV, were robbed at gunpoint […]
The Key Connection Between Food Waste And Postharvest Handling By Lauren María Alexander|May 30, 2015 I’ll be the first to admit there are times when my refrigerator looks more like an ancient tomb […]
Spotted Wing Drosophila: Small Fly – Big Problem By David Eddy|May 29, 2015 Entomologists from throughout the U.S. share their experiences and what you might expect from this formidable pest in 2015.
Millions Of Washington Apples Dumped By David Eddy|May 29, 2015 Monster crop, port slowdown blamed for tremendous waste of apples.
Buzzworthy Trend: Florida’s Bee Colonies Building Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 29, 2015 Cooperation between beekeepers and growers paying off.
Great Ag Careers Are Going Wanting [Opinion] By David Eddy|May 28, 2015 There are 22,500 jobs going unfilled annually for an industry that’s extremely critical to the future of mankind.
EPA Announces Final Rule On New Clean Water Act’s Jurisdiction Posted by Frank Giles|May 28, 2015 Landmark redefinition of “waters of the U.S.” called a land grab by opponents.
Tips For Grapevine Trunk Disease Diagnostics, Prevention, and Control By Judit Monis|May 28, 2015 Various pathogens and environmental factors are considered to be major threats to the vineyard’s health. Pathogens are disease-causing […]
Potential New Peach Disease In California By Helga Förster | James E. Adaskaveg|May 28, 2015 Last year, disease levels were very low in the cling peach growing districts of California. Still, several diseases […]
Deadline Extended For Crucial Winegrape Disease And Pest Referendum By Ann-Marie Jeffries|May 27, 2015 Returned ballots to continue the Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter referendum must be returned by June 10.
PMA Comments On FDA’s Proposed FSMA Implementation Work Plans Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 27, 2015 In written comments submitted today to the FDA proposed Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation work plans (Focus […]
Eyes In The Sky Provide Early Detection Of Destructive Avocado Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 27, 2015 Study using multispectral photography helps scientists successfully scout out laurel wilt-affected trees.
Three Promising New Berries From USDA By Jenna Rymer|May 27, 2015 USDA breeding programs in Maryland and Oregon have introduced three promising berry cultivars that could work well for growers […]
The Benefits Of Vineyard Mechanization Posted by Christina Herrick|May 27, 2015 Labor accounts for a substantial fraction of the production costs of most fruits, including grapes. Manual harvest is […]
Registration Is Open For 2015 International Fruit Tree Association’s Study Tour In Washington Posted by Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 Registration is now open for the International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) 2015 Regional Study Tour. This registration includes […]
Early Cherry Harvest In Pacific Northwest Posted by Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 Cherry harvest is off to an early start in the Pacific Northwest reports the Tri-City Herald thanks to […]
California’s Delta Growers To Cut Water Use By 25% Posted by Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 The California State Water Resources Control Board have approved a proposal from riparian water right holders in the […]