Slow And Steady Goes Florida’s Fight Against Giant Snails Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 9, 2015 Since being found four years ago, nearly 160,000 of the invasive pests have been collected and destroyed.Read More
Fall Creek Nursery Adding Blackberries and Raspberries to Its Portfolio Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 11, 2026
FirstFruits Marketing Donates To Chelan Wildfire Relief Fund Posted by Christina Herrick|September 9, 2015 FirstFruits Marketing of Washington recently donated $20,000 to help support those affected by the complex fire in Chelan, […]
DuPont Receives EPA Approval For New Fungicide Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 7, 2015 Zorvec is the first member of a new class of fungicides.
Practices To Prevent Honeycrisp Postharvest Disorders Posted by Christina Herrick|September 4, 2015 Honeycrisp can be extremely challenging to grow, harvest, and store. In the latest Penn State University Extension bulletin, […]
Washington Winegrape Harvest Earlier Than Ever By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 3, 2015 This year’s juice and winegrape harvest in Washington is historic. Michelle Moyer, Washington State University assistant professor, […]
Beaudry, Watkins, And Davenport Named Fellows Of American Society for Horticultural Science Posted by Christina Herrick|September 3, 2015 Randolph Beaudry of Michigan State University (MSU), Joan Davenport of Washington State University (WSU), and Christopher Watkins of […]
Wildfires Raise Fears Of Grape Smoke Taint By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 3, 2015 The current wildfires in Washington have left many growers wondering if smoke taint could impact the flavor of […]
Hard Cider Organization Offers Accredited Program Posted by Christina Herrick|September 1, 2015 United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) introduces Sicera, the first-ever hard Cider Certification Program. This accreditation program […]
Products To Help Prevent Preharvest Drop In Apple Orchards Posted by Christina Herrick|September 1, 2015 In the latest Extension bulletin from Penn State University, James Schupp associate professor of pomology suggests several products […]
Marvin Sundquist Dies At 89 Posted by Christina Herrick|September 1, 2015 Marvin Sundquist, the retired owner of Sundquist Fruit and Cold Storage, died on Aug. 29 at the age […]
Syngenta Receives EPA Registration For Solatenol Fungicide Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 1, 2015 The fungicide is available in four product offerings, pending state registrations.
Pennsylvania Congressman Supports CIDER Act Posted by Christina Herrick|August 31, 2015 Freshman Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-06) spent a recent afternoon at Frecon Farms in Boyertown, PA, to tout the […]
Exotic Fruit Flies Invade South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 31, 2015 Efforts are under way to eradicate pest that attacks more than 230 different fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Insurance To Be Available In 2016 Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 31, 2015 USDA offers greater flexibility for beginning, organic and fruit and vegetable growers.
Clear Up Misconceptions About Water Use In Ag By Michael Cahn|August 31, 2015 Those in the industry need to to clear up misconceptions about water use in agriculture.
New Airless Tire For Center Pivots Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 31, 2015 Aperture design provides flexibility over ridges to help prevent overloading of the drive train.
How Canopy Structures Can Affect Sweet Cherry Productivity By Gregory Lang|August 31, 2015 We have previously explored orchard cover technologies to modify climatic risks in sweet cherry production, such as rain-cracking […]
Removing Leftover Roots May Improve New Raspberry Crop’s Health By David Eddy|August 30, 2015 Soilborne pests and pathogens can be reduced by taking out last year’s red raspberry roots and crowns.
Federal Judge Blocks Clean Water Rule Posted by Christina Herrick|August 28, 2015 According to RISE (Responsible Industry For A Sound Environment), a federal judge in North Dakota has blocked […]
Sustainable Options For Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Control By Rosemary Gordon|August 28, 2015 The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), unfortunately, is here to stay. Found in the U.S. in the late […]
