“The strategies the coaches employ, particularly those of the underdogs, fascinate me. And I can see how these tactics would be of benefit to fruit growers, though the particular tactic depends on the size of the grower.”

Research aims to help producers and sellers clarify the differences, market appropriately.

Figure for 2013 is 8% greater than two years earlier, as growers continue to plant Chandler variety.

The first appearance of the problem, which typically affects older orchard, is in mid-spring.

A lack of winter nut sanitation will result in a higher population of overwintering navel orangeworm (NOW) and greater kernel reject damage at harvest in almonds.

Organization working with USDA to offer ranges of variety and price options.

Through responses, researchers at Northeastern IPM Center are hoping to determine level of damage from this pest.

Lodi Rules were the first sustainability certification in U.S.

Michigan State University Extension specialist reflects on what researchers have discovered from a few years of confronting spotted wing drosophila.

“The story seems different for specialty crops, like apple, that are directly consumed, viewed as inherently healthy and perhaps held to a different standard. Like it or not, the apple industry has apparently won the opportunity to be a pioneer in testing the consumer’s response to a GMO variety.”

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam points out that prevention is the best crop protection.

A Fresno, CA, survey shows many growers don’t use delayed pruning or pruning-wound protectants.

Greater opportunity for students, plus better educated workforce for industry, is a win-win.

Justin Morris received many honors through the years, including the American Society for Enology and Viticulture Merit Award.

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection will provide flexible coverage options for specialty crop, organic, and diversified crop producers.

Red blotch gets all the attention, but don’t forget about other viruses.

Big things are expected of the new variety formerly known as WA 38.

Tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and snap beans among the most sought-after goods.

Product from Fine Americas is designed to promote red coloration in bicolor apples.