Fruits
Appeals court ruling restores agricultural uses of the controversial crop protection tool.
Gerawan Farming’s orchards, no longer owned by the family, have thrived in California’s San Joaquin Valley for decades, but are now sliding.
Researchers say crop sanitation will be key to controlling the invasive carpophilus beetle.
Market expert Reinder Prins shares how AI has the highest potential to continue upping agriculture’s game in 2024.
Study reveals the primary genetic cause of apple-growing enigma.
Researchers report compounds from sunflower crop waste can prevent rotting in blueberries.
California growers beware. Newly published study expects three major pests — codling moth, peach twig borer, and Oriental fruit moth — to rise up.
Learn tips to minimize potential sudden autumn freeze damage, which has hit walnuts hard in recent years.
‘Luna UCR’ avocado, developed by UC Riverside agricultural scientists, makes prestigious list. Find out why.
This exotic pest native to Australia is known to target more than 175 different fruits, vegetables, and plant commodities.
American Fruit Grower Editor David Eddy says not enough of the profits are going to the folks who actually make the product, the sign of a broken system.
The Smart Apply Precision Spray System can now be teamed with GUSS Autonomous Sprayers. Check out a cool demo video.
A breakdown of how reduced chill hours and unseasonal freeze events slashed this year’s peach production and what it means for the future.
Researchers are calling on farming operators in the Mid-Atlantic region to participate in a survey.
Watch out. Another winter outlook has been released. This time, NOAA has thrown its hat into the ring with El Niño at the center. Chances for havoc are up.
Each year, the Walnut Bargaining Association issues a minimum price recommendation based on current crop and economic conditions.
Iowa grape growers give pest birds an alternative. But do sunflowers really work?
Industry suppliers point producers in the most profitable direction.
USDA’s initial citrus crop estimates indicate another season of well below-normal output; but there is some hope.