“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.

Growers in Penn Yan, Yates, and surrounding counties suffered damage to property from severe rain and flash flooding.

When dealing with disaster, complacency can kill your farm.

Now, more than ever, we must have the foresight to invest our time and money to prepare a workforce capable of addressing food security in the future.

Biological product suppresses bacteria and can be used in conventional and organic orchards; Verdesian Life Sciences to market Bloomtime for remainder of the year.

Scientists forecast economic impacts of the drought on the backbone of California agriculture.

Yearly survey shows fewer colony losses this past winter, but that losses are still too high to be economically sustainable.

In an exclusive Q&A, Mike Gans, managing partner for Pathway BioLogic, says growers are accepting of modern tools to help get the most return out of their input.

University researchers to speak about bird control measures, PPE, and tractor safety in the vineyard.

State urges applicators to be especially diligent near sensitive areas such as highways, homes, schools.