Innovation In Winegrape Irrigation By David Eddy|September 19, 2012 Tim Carl has developed an irrigation method that not only has reduced the water use on his Napa […]Read More
Nursery Fruit Tasting Yields Surprises By David Eddy|September 19, 2012 Editor’s Note: Along with my Western Fruit Grower colleague, senior account manager Keith Christensen, I was fortunate to […]
Five Ingredients For Success In Farm Marketing By Brian Sparks|September 18, 2012 Ken and Barb Hall can certainly speak confidently on the subject of farm marketing. Ever since Barb’s parents […]
New Study Gives Uplifting Lowdown On Laurel Wilt Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 18, 2012 Though laurel wilt remains a top concern for Florida avocado growers, a new University of Florida study is cause for […]
Award-Winning European Grapevine Moth Eradication Program Posted by Christina Herrick|September 18, 2012 Several years ago, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) detected a new pest in California — […]
New Chairman At Apple Processors Association Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 17, 2012 Thomas M. DeNisco, the vice president, general manager, and CFO of Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc. in Peach Glen, […]
New Plant Growth Regulator Now Available Posted by Christina Herrick|September 17, 2012 Fine Americas, Inc. has announced the U.S. launch of its new Motivate plant growth regulator (PGR). Featuring the […]
First Florida Pomegranate Association Meeting Scores A Success By Frank Giles|September 17, 2012 The first annual Florida Pomegranate Association was recently held at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake […]
2012 U.S. And International Apple Crop Forecast By Brian Sparks|September 17, 2012 The 2012 apple crop forecast, as determined at the U.S. Apple Association Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference in […]
Berries On The Rise In Popularity Posted by Christina Herrick|September 17, 2012 The berry and small fruit industry has expanded greatly in the last few years, thanks to headlines touting […]
New Fungicide For Vegetables, Grapes Posted by Christina Herrick|September 17, 2012 Vegetable and grape growers now have a new mode of action for managing downy mildew and Phytophthora blight […]
Tips for Bouncing Back After an Outbreak By David Eddy|September 13, 2012 One year after a horrendous listeria outbreak that killed 33 people and threatened to destroy their good name, […]
Promoting Pennsylvania Farm Markets Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 11, 2012 The Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program is once again encouraging consumers to visit local farm markets through a marketing […]
Fresh Produce Sales On The Rise Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 10, 2012 Fresh produce dollar and volume sales saw larger increases in the second quarter (Q2) of 2012 than the […]
Unique Agritourism Event Gives Apple Products To Apple Pickers Posted by A. J. Bussan|September 4, 2012 Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards will offer a chance to win an iPod during the Apples to iPods promotion that kicks […]
Lenticel Infections And Bitter Rot Of Apples By Growing Produce Staff|September 4, 2012 The hot and dry weather conditions during 2012 have not only reduced crops in Michigan, but caused somewhat […]
Opinion: Modern Ag Needs More Mouthpieces By Mary Hartney|August 29, 2012 Meeting fascinating people passionate about agriculture is one of the best things about FFAA’s Annual Meeting. This summer, […]
Winning The Fight Against SWD Posted by Christina Herrick|August 28, 2012 In recent weeks, monitoring traps have detected increasing activity of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) flies at many Michigan […]
Feared Berry Pest Found In California Posted by Christina Herrick|August 28, 2012 A University of California Cooperative Extension farm advisor reports finding spotted wing drosophila in Santa Maria strawberries. Surendra […]
Workshop To Address Grapevine Leafroll Disease Posted by Christina Herrick|August 28, 2012 The Washington State University (WSU) Viticulture & Enology Program and Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers are hosting […]
