Growers seeking high-dollar apples need the courage to thin early and often.

The Burchell Nursery’s Tom Burchell also runs California’s Big Sur Marathon less than a week later.

Company bolsters presence in California, distribution of new varieties developed.

Florida Grower editor Frank Giles believes that in order to clear a path for more young producers, an “all hands on deck” mentality is mandatory.

It’s never too early to start building your personal and business nest eggs.

A group of today’s producers agree advocation on behalf of agriculture is necessary to attract the next generation of growers.

Paying close attention to particulars is required to manage insects and disease in alternative production systems.

California workshops provide growers with best practices to beat the heat.

Almond growers should be on the lookout throughout the San Joaquin Valley, where degree-days are up significantly.

USDA issues official estimate for 2013 almond acreage: 940,000 acres.

This year’s list features spinach, cucumbers, potatoes, and more, and has industry members lobbying for increased consumer education.

Winter injury is more than expected for much of Eastern winegrape, cherries, and peaches, leading researchers say. However, the true extent of the damage varies from site to site. It’s also important to keep in mind that although bud damage might have been sustained, the full extent of the damage won’t be seen until bloom.

This new product is active against various chewing and sucking insects and mites, features multiple modes of action, and is labeled on a variety of fruit and vegetable crops.

Consumers don’t equate fresh fruit and genetically modification technology. GMO-free labels confuse the issue and create fear where there should be none.

New NAFDMA president is the fourth-generation owner operator of Virginia orchard.

Judge rules that Holtzinger Fruit of Yakima sold organic apples for less than other packers sold the same fruit.

Governor Brown moves to cut red tape to more easily direct water where it is needed.

The interactive site helps growers who work with pressure chambers — tools for measuring plant water stress.

Legislation to require labeling on foods containing genetically-modified organisms heads to governor’s office for signature.