Thwarting Grape Rootstock Resistance By Rebecca M. Bartels|June 5, 2012 Many winegrape growers in the world’s most renowned viticulture regions mightbe surprised to know that there is still […]Read More
New Jersey Peach Buyers Guide Now Available Posted by Christina Herrick|June 5, 2012 The 2012 New Jersey Peach Buyers Guide is now available to all interested in the New Jersey peach […]
IFTA Heads For Canada, Establishes Foundation By Brian Sparks|June 4, 2012 Members of the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) will have the opportunity this summer to learn more about […]
Mechanical Harvest Goes Global By Frank Giles|June 4, 2012 These days, fruit and nut growers of all stripes are looking for any edge when it comes to […]
Sidney Kuhn: New Fruit Grower, New Perspectives By Brian Sparks|June 4, 2012 There is a long historical legacy at Kuhn Orchards in Cashtown, PA, and this history has not gone […]
Analyzing Blueberries Under High Tunnels Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 1, 2012 While recent extreme weather events have spurred studies to find more effective freeze protection methods for strawberries, they […]
Opinion: Beware Of The Bureaucracy Blob By Frank Giles|May 31, 2012 If you’ve read my editorials before, you know I am critical of government bureaucracy and regulations from time […]
California Strawberry Field Invaded by Insect Pest Posted by A. J. Bussan|May 31, 2012 There was an isolated incident recently of heavy infestation in a Santa Maria, CA, strawberry field of false […]
Top Blueberry Varieties Chosen Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 29, 2012 The favorite blueberry varieties rated by 56 taste testers in California’s San Joaquin Valley for 2012 include Southmoon, […]
Insect Pollinators Contribute $29 Billion To U.S. Farm Income Posted by Christina Herrick|May 29, 2012 Bees and other insects that pollinate plants in the U.S. have suffered in recent decades from mites, pathogens, […]
Opinion: Proud To Promote Florida’s Home-Grown Goods By Adam Putnam|May 27, 2012 Florida produces nearly 300 commodities during its year-round growing season. With fresh fruits and vegetables and vibrant aquaculture, […]
Give Mites Their Last Rites: Zeal® Miticide Provides Effective, Long-Lasting Control Of Mites In A Single Application Posted by Christina Herrick|May 24, 2012 As bad a year as it was for mites last year in the San Joaquin Valley, this year […]
Annual Winegrape Conference Slated For June Posted by Christina Herrick|May 22, 2012 The American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) will hold its 2012 national conference June 18–22, in Portland, […]
Table Grape Season Off To Strong Start Posted by Christina Herrick|May 22, 2012 The 2012 California table grape season kicked off during the first week of May, with initial shipments of […]
CA Wine Group Awards Scholarships Posted by Christina Herrick|May 22, 2012 The California Wine Grape Growers Foundation (CWGGF) is helping seven high school seniors achieve their goal of a […]
Grape Virus Diagnostic Support Posted by Christina Herrick|May 22, 2012 Michigan State University (MSU) will again provide free diagnostic support for suspected grape virus problems this season, according […]
Calling Young Viticulture Students Posted by Christina Herrick|May 21, 2012 The Washington Wine Industry Foundation (WWIF) is offering several scholarships for students pursuing studies in viticulture and enology […]
New Strawberry Soil Fungicide For California Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 16, 2012 AgraQuest has announced that its broad-spectrum soil fungicide, Serenade Soil, is now approved for use in California strawberries. […]
“Peach Doctor” Promotes Peach Season By Brian Sparks|May 15, 2012 On May 14, Dr. Desmond Layne, Extension fruit specialist at Clemson University and “Stone Fruit” columnist for American/Western […]
New Low VOC Emissions Miticide/Insecticide Available Posted by Christina Herrick|May 15, 2012 Mana Crop Protection introduces ABBA Ultra 0.3 miticide/insecticide which is an advanced low volatile organic compound (VOC) formulation […]
