Pierce’s disease hit hard in California’s Sonoma and Napa counties this past year. According to Rhonda Smith, University of California Cooperative Extension viticulture farm advisor, even sites that are typical “hot spots” for the disease lost hundreds of vines more than they have in past years.

Researchers have sequenced the genome of the powdery mildew fungal pathogen Erysiphe necator. The findings shed new light on just how quickly pathogens can evolve to become resistant to fungicides.

Irrigate-IQ Uniform Corner allows growers to maximize yield through uniform water applications.

Temperatures dip below last year’s record cold.

With improvements in packaging and shipping conditions, the result could have an impact on improving queens, colony survival.

Post-conference tour takes growers to Traverse City to see tart cherry and apple plantings.

Regional Conservation Partnership Program pools together $220 million investment from USDA, up to $500 million from local partners to improve water quality, soil health, and habitat.

Zippy Duvall weighs in on priority issues.

Studies show if you’re not watching the weather, you should be.

Hydro Harvest Farms in Ruskin has built a loyal following by serving and engaging the community.

Multileader systems, V-trellis systems on tour stops throughout the Ridge growing region in Michigan.

Rhyme controls powdery mildew, brown rot blossom blight, and leaf rusts.

The Napa River, which has helped create soil perfect for grape-growing in the Napa Valley, is in danger. […]

Company seeks to stop agency’s proposed cancellation of flubendiamide.

According to an national poll of fruit growers, fruit industry suppliers, and researchers, the market is poised for […]

American Fruit Grower magazine managing editor Christina Herrick posts her updates from the 59th annual gathering.

The science behind RosBREED could benefit you in more ways than you think.

The project focuses on improving disease resistance and fruit quality through better genetics and breeding.

Editor’s note: University of California Farm Advisor Mark Bolda will present much more information on this topic at […]