Fruits
Growers in the San Joaquin Valley are pulling out thousands of acres, replanting with nuts.
British trial shows much lower disease pressure, higher quality and bigger yields.
With all these new varieties being planted, John Rice of Rice Fruit Company, says you should focus as much if not more on marketing these new varieties as in understanding how to grow them.
Water applied for irrigation decreased and estimated water use dropped as well.
Spensa Technologies launches app that helps growers take control of pests and improve soil nutrients.
Here are some common indicators to look out for if your area experiences a freeze event.
No one can predict the future of this relatively recent invader, which is now found in 41 states, but all signs point to continued expansion.
Chairman of the California Fresh Fruit Association shares his insights on the future of the group and how it will address the challenges its members are facing.
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s board of directors are working on a number of key issues that will be front-burner throughout 2015.
It was cold, rainy, and foggy during our tour of Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia as part of Day 2 of the 58th Annual IFTA Conference. But a visit to Peggy’s Point Lighthouse brightened the day for attendees.
Breakthroughs in mechanization have been a long time coming, but recent advances combining the skills of both people and machines are bringing efficiencies to orchards of all sizes.
Honeycrisp ― and the delicate balance between quality and profitability ― are the preconference workshop focus at this year’s IFTA Conference.
Big wine brands win at grocery, while smaller brands target online channels.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez helps mediate discussions between dockworkers and port operators.
The biological fungicide from Growth Products is now registered for use in organic production.
The broad spectrum fungicide, Fracture, is labeled for prevention and control of powdery mildew, botrytis, and brown rot blossom blight.
Barring a hard-freeze event, growers agree the season’s offering looks fruitful.
Researchers plan to address concerns with a process that will examine ways to turn seawater into drinkable water.
From biostimulants in celery and avocado to biopesticides in citrus and strawberries, consultant David Holden conducts in-the-field research that attests to the effectiveness of biocontrols.