ESA regulations and tight margins collide, pushing adjuvants from optional to essential — yet adoption lags as growers weigh cost versus performance gains.

New study digs into the influence of El Niño-Southern Oscillation on Botrytis infection in Florida strawberries.

Munckhof Fruit Tech Innovators is introducing e-learning courses and masterclasses on the latest spraying techniques in orchards.

Learn how Washington’s Smart Orchard initiative aligns growers, researchers, and technology partners to test tools, train talent, and improve adoption.

Discover how UC Cooperative Extension is using the LAMP assay for rapid, in-house grapevine red blotch virus detection.

A long-term approach to soil health that tackles salt stress and supports crop growth.

Vital info revealed for Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers program, which will issue aid to eligible producers impacted by recent market disruptions.

Learn how much miscalculation in your harvest window is costing your operation.

Record production and export gains are keeping apples moving, but weak grower prices and rising labor costs are tightening profitability.

Is your farm prepared for a hurricane? Having plans in place now can help avoid confusion and calamity caused by storms.

Experts break down benefits, limitations, and how biofertilizers fit into modern fertility programs.

The global climate phase is transitioning to El Niño. Scientists are saying this event could be one to remember for weather extremes.

From infrastructure to staffing, early adopters are discovering autonomy works best when the entire nursery evolves with it.

No matter their origin, invasive insect pests can be a serious threat to crops. Learn more how to control them by taking a deep dive into a special report.

Learn how growers and managers can leverage Gen Z preferences, mental health benefits, and sustainable “clean” labeling to drive sales.

Demand for locally grown fruit is creating opportunities for producers in the Northeast U.S. Cornell researchers are on the case.

The differences between the California citrus industry and its Florida counterpart continue to be reflected in grower responses to annual survey.

Two DNA‑based markers have been identified to predict primocane-fruiting. Learn how this research could speed development of improved blackberry varieties.

American Fruit Grower’s Inside the State of the Fruit Industry coverage earns silver award in 2026 Azbees Awards of Editorial Excellence.