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.

Former employee accused of using company credit card to purchase gift cards for vacations, household and entertainment expenses.

University of California-Davis will host in-depth look at looming problems on May 9.

After hitting lowest level in a couple decades in 2010, acreage was up 30,000-plus in 2013.

Northern part of state endured four bouts with sub-zero temperatures.

Austin will host 65th American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s national conference in late June.

Apple juice line features creations from Granny Smith, McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, and Fuji.

Famed East Malling apple and pear rootstock facility in the United Kingdom will be the beneficiary of international group’s endowment.

California vegetable, citrus, and tree nut growers have a new option for control of more than 100 insect and mite pests.

If the new rule stands, the American Farm Bureau Federation says the result will be a wave of new regulation or outright prohibitions on routine farming practices and other land uses.