Discussions at annual convention include producing 100 bins per acre, best growing systems, and new technology — all to help improve orchard performance.

“An unhappy customer will tell 11 people about a negative interaction with your business. In turn, those 11 people will tell five other people — that’s a total of 67 people hearing about an unpleasant experience. And 30% of those disappointed customers will tell more than five people.”

Negative portayals of ag in the media aside, the real threat to the public image of the grower is growers themselves.

Valley Irrigation offers advanced technology for soil moisture to collect in-depth data about the soil’s water needs, temperature, and electrical conductivity.

The precipitation and temperature extremes throughout our tree fruit growing regions have been stressful on people and plants both.

“Iron has very low mobility within the plant. If the source of available iron for the plant becomes limited, the plant does not have the ability to scavenge iron from older leaves and tissues and remobilize it to support new growth.”

Growers in contiguous counties in the Empire state and Pennsylvania also are eligible to apply for funds.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, especially when preventing agriculture-related injuries to visitors — or your staff members.

Regardless of the irrigation scheduling method used, growers should monitor vine and soil water status for quality control.

“It’s inspiring to see the growers working together in both Washington and Michigan to fund cutting-edge research, investing in their future— something fruit growers in other states should consider.”

A GenNext Grower takes the reins on implementing a program to accurately track and maintain logs from the field to the packing shed.

When defending your fields, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Elaine Turner had served as school’s interim leader since early January.

Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says the growth and modernization of Panama City serves as healthy competition and motivation for the Sunshine State.

Cooperative Extension collaborates with partners to provide growers and homeowners information for coping with the looming drought.

The money will support food banks in farm communities — the areas most devastated by the drought.

ReTain plant growth regulator for California registered for Cherry fruit set and PoMaxa plant growth regulator registered in California.

From production to politics, opportunities abound for budding growers to gather practical knowledge.

Honors agricultural lobbyist with prestigious Mentor’s Award.