Members to weigh in on USDA strategies, policies, and programs relevant to beginning farmers and ranchers.

UF/IFAS also probes perceptions on GMO crops.

The site offers a searchable directory of climate change research and outreach programs at Cornell.

Series of Web-based seminars focus on disease and insect control issues, water quality considerations, and more.

Western Colorado Horticulture Society and Colorado Association Of Viticulture Enology event offers workshops, tours, speakers, and pre-conference wine making seminar.

New solar powered system simplifies irrigation management.

During the Washington State Horticultural Association’s annual convention, members of a task force charged with consolidating the industry’s tree fruit organizations gave an update on their progress.

Celebration marks seasonality of fresh pears and touts uses for consumers.

USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Services says large crop due to better weather.

Varieties and mechanization are just two of the trends that will define fruit growing in the coming year.

Assessment program proposed to support research, educational efforts for Michigan’s tree fruit industry.

It’s OK for farmers to want more, they deserve it.

New facility in Clayton, NC, is designed to advance honey bee health and research and development initiatives.

Michigan State University researchers recommend taking the time to winterize system to prevent the need for repairs in the spring.

Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says an open-minded approach is needed for an effective energy policy.

Growers should become more transparent if they want to gain control of the message being delivered to the public.

No strong climate pattern influence anticipated by forecasters.

Projection is based on current water levels in reservoirs, and is expected to increase with additional storms.

Value-added sales volume increased by 14%, even with a crop that was 7% smaller.