The unit is designed to remove pesticides, pathogens and decay-causing organisms from fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life.

SunWest Fruit Company adds useful resources for retailers.

Washington and Oregon pear growers expect dip from last year’s limb-breaker.

Perpetrator(s) seeking personal and financial information.

Today you have several options for protecting your crops from nuisance birds.

Web-based resource provides specific details and production information on more than 20 crops.

The State Water Resources Control Board has announced that approximately 1,634 junior water-rights holders in the San Joaquin River watershed are receiving curtailment notices.

Prices fluctuate year-to-year, but even as the category becomes more mainstream, the market premium for organic apples is holding strong. USDA-Economic Research Service numbers for Atlanta and San Francisco, for example, show a steady increase in organic prices — especially in comparison to their conventional counterparts — over the last four years.

Use these pointers to see if your trees are suffering from bacterial spot and bacterial canker and how to manage these diseases.

For Jim Koan of Almar Orchards in Flushing, MI, organic production began as an experiment as he converted part of his 150-acre orchard 20 years ago, without the resources and guides available today.

The recent release of USDA’s Census of Agriculture shows some interesting trends in the demographic makeup of our nation’s farms and farmers.

It’s not for everyone, but with the concerns about water in the West, here are some key concepts and lessons learned from California growers you may want to consider.

This naturally produced material means you can ‘color up’ more of your table grapes — and still ship them overseas.

Programs created allow producers to protect land and help new, minority, and veteran farmers get their start in agriculture.

California growers award vineyard employees’ high school seniors $25,000 in college scholarships.

The first continuation referendum vote ever held by the industry was not remotely close, with 95% of growers in favor.

Poindexter Nut Company will also be introducing new laydown and stand up retail bags this summer.

USDA report cites rising prices and increased volume as main factors behind projected windfall.

Oregon State University researcher’s finding could mean extra weight, and could also mean extra cash for growers.