February Kicks Off USApple’s 28 Days Of Apples Posted by Christina Herrick|February 11, 2015 The campaign returns with industry engaging consumers online on the role in apples have in heart health.Read More
IPM Institute Of North America Offers Conference Calls To Educate Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|February 11, 2015 Weekly educational sessions to address IPM program issues that arise during the extent of the growing season.
University Of California Davis, California Strawberry Commission Settle Lawsuit Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 10, 2015 The renewed partnership includes plans to develop varieties with the addition of a new breeder for the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program.
Is The ‘Agripocalypse’ Nearing? [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|February 10, 2015 Recent report indicates time is not on agriculture’s side. Action is needed now to keep future growers engaged.
Project Aims To Create More Efficient Tree Structure Posted by Christina Herrick|February 10, 2015 By altering branch growth in peach and apple trees, researchers hope to produce more sustainable orchards.
Agriculture Among Top Paying College Degrees Of 2015 By Growing Produce Staff|February 9, 2015 Report reveals good news for graduates looking to make some green in farming.
Western Governors Host Drought Webinars Posted by David Eddy|February 6, 2015 Series kicks off Feb. 11 with discussion on growing demand for re-used or brackish water.
How To Prepare For Strawberry Pathogens By Rosemary Gordon|February 5, 2015 From Botrytis in the East to Fusarium and charcoal rot in the West, strawberry growers need a plan of action to contain disease.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Pipes Up To Protect State’s Waterways Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 5, 2015 Adam Putnam testifies before joint Congressional hearing on the impacts of WOTUS.
Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Winegrape Grower Referendum Dates Announced By Ann-Marie Jeffries|February 5, 2015 The PD/GWSS assessment is one of the primary sources of funding for research on Pierce’s Disease and the glassy-winged sharpshooter.
Register Now For B.E.V. NY 2015 By Ann-Marie Jeffries|February 5, 2015 The B.E.V. grape and wine industry workshop and trade show will take place Feb. 26-28 in Henrietta, NY.
Biopesticide Use Quadrupled From 2000 To 2012 Posted by sulecki|February 4, 2015 Biopesticides are on the up and up in U.S. agriculture as confirmed by recent data from EPA. “The […]
New Plant Growth Regulator Reduces Fire Blight Posted by David Eddy|February 4, 2015 Fine Americas’ Kudos receives federal Section 3 registration.
‘Fresh From Florida’ Produce Star Of New TV Ad Campaign Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 3, 2015 Commercials shine the spotlight on Florida blueberries, tomatoes, and seafood.
From The Road: North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing 2015 Conference By Christina Herrick|February 3, 2015 Tennessee agritainment venues open their doors to marketers.
Fine Americas Launches New Website Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 3, 2015 First major redesign in 10 years reflects company’s focus on PGR technology.
FDA Seeks $4.9 Billion To Implement Food Safety Law, Improve Quality Of Medical Products Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 3, 2015 For fiscal year 2016, agency looks to increase the budget by 9%.
Growers Talk About Using Weather Network System By Christina Herrick|February 3, 2015 Web-based resource and weather station provides growers with a wealth of forecasting and information for both fruit and vegetable crops.
Weird Fungus Invades Apple Trees Posted by David Eddy|February 2, 2015 Pennsylvania growers report presence of brightly colored Nectria fungus.
Top Beekeepers Wanted Posted by David Eddy|February 2, 2015 Bayer CropScience seeks nominations for award honoring innovations in the beekeeping community.