Organic Strawberry Research Gets $200,000 Boost From Walmart Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 7, 2014 Scientists from University of Florida and North Carolina A&T forge ahead with studies, seek more grower feedback.Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Showcases Investment in the Future of Agriculture Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 17, 2024
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
USDA Announces Loss Adjustment For Late Apple Harvest In The Pacific Northwest Posted by Christina Herrick|November 6, 2014 Multi-Peril Crop Insurance policyholders may be approved for extension of coverage due to warm autumn.
Colorado, Oregon Voters Say No To Labeling GMOs Posted by David Eddy|November 6, 2014 Voters echo past results of California and Washington elections.
How We Got Our Vines Ready For 2015 By Duke Elsner|November 6, 2014 Following these steps helped Midwestern vines recover from winter injury and be ready for the year ahead.
What’s The State Of Cherry Production In The Pacific Northwest? By Christina Herrick|November 6, 2014 Growers are at the intersection of innovation and quality, says Lynn Long of Oregon State University.
New York Apple Industry Awarded $75K To Connect Farms With Consumers Posted by Christina Herrick|November 5, 2014 Organization to partner with online guide to agritourism events targeted at residents in New York City.
Is Your Orchard Fit For A 5K? By Christina Herrick|November 5, 2014 Hosting a race can be a great way to tie your farm market to the running and fitness craze.
New Invasive Pest Found In Pennsylvania Posted by Christina Herrick|November 4, 2014 Spotted Lanternfly, native to Asia, destroys grape and fruit trees.
Matson Fruit Automates Storage With Robotics By David Eddy|November 4, 2014 High-tech cranes “read” barcodes and retrieve pallets, increasing capacity on less square footage.
Research Eyes Geneitcs To Determine Apple Acidity Posted by Christina Herrick|November 4, 2014 Kenong Xu, an assistant professor of tree fruit genomics at Cornell’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, is studying the exact genetic factors that determine an apple cultivar’s acidity level.
Why Dry Matter Matters In Apples By Christina Herrick|November 4, 2014 Appearance is important but internal components are increasingly becoming the focus of apple growers, researchers, and breeders.
Washington Winegrape Research Feted Posted by David Eddy|November 3, 2014 Washington State University wins national recognition for water-conservation grape research.
Monster Apple Crop Looms By David Eddy|November 3, 2014 Washington is predicted to have a 162-million box crop by USApple, smashing the record.
Another Large Pear Crop In 2014 Posted by Christina Herrick|November 3, 2014 Northwest crop smaller than last year’s record high, but well above average.
High-Tech Building Boom In The Pacific Northwest By David Eddy|November 3, 2014 Grower/packer/shippers are plowing the last few years’ profits into state-of-the-art equipment.
Christmas Carol Has Roots In Apple Orchards By Christina Herrick|November 1, 2014 Medieval tradition a way to bring people to the farm in the off season as well as bless the trees for the next growing season.
Forecast: South Florida Dry Season May See Fair Share Of Damp Days Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 31, 2014 Outlook calls for possible above-normal precipitation around region for fall and winter months.
California Growers Sue State Over Drought Posted by David Eddy|October 30, 2014 They claim the State Water Resources Control Board illegally denied water deliveries.
Manage Black Root Rot Of Strawberry By Lauren María Alexander|October 30, 2014 Controls include preplant nematode analysis, three-to-five year crop rotations, and more.
Sexual Evolution May Bear More Fruit In The Orchard Posted by Christina Herrick|October 30, 2014 Scientists take a closer look at genes and find new plant breeding possibilities.