Battling Brown Rot in Your Peach Crop? Heed These Tips To Succeed By NC State Extension|June 26, 2023 Recent rain events have brown rot on the rise. NC State Extension specialist David Ritchie has guidance for growers in the fight.Read More
Tackling New Technology Part of the Territory for Pome Fruit Growers Today By Thomas Skernivitz|June 25, 2023 Producers relate their experiences with new precision crop load management tools.
How More Farms Can Add Electric Co-Ops With Help of New USDA Loans By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|June 23, 2023 Learn why farming operations should use the New Era and PACE loans to usher in more clean energy options.
Georgia Produce Growers Look for Relief After Series of Strong Storms Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 22, 2023 Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association encouraging producers to document and report damages.
Robotic Arms Reach for Power at the World’s Largest Vertical Strawberry Farm By Greenhouse Grower|June 22, 2023 A series of Yaskawa Electric robotic arms will power the world’s largest vertical strawberry farm, operated by Oishii.
Scientific Breakthrough Could Be a Game Changer in Fight Against Grapevine Disease By UC Davis, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences|June 20, 2023 Researchers identify potential genes that could be introduced to enhance resistance to Xylella fastidiosa, the bacterium that causes Pierce’s Disease.
What Can Past Chill Hours Foretell for Peach Production in the Southeast U.S.? By Chunxian Chen|June 20, 2023 Numbers have been trending downward in mid-Georgia since 1938.
New Citrus Breeding Efforts Set To Grow With Congressional Help By California Citrus Mutual|June 20, 2023 An additional $1 million in federal funding to provide big boost for latest research and development program.
What To Expect at the 2023 American Society of Enology and Viticulture National Conference Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 19, 2023 Michael Silacci, the man responsible for nation’s premier Bordeaux-style blend, to give keynote speech.
Growth in Florida Hops Allowing Brewers To Hone Their Craft Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 15, 2023 Research on growing hops in Florida continues to draw interest of growers looking to mix up their crop portfolio.
More Food for Thought from the Fruit Tree Nursery Front Lines By Thomas Skernivitz|June 13, 2023 Check out some additional words of guidance from nursery professionals to their colleagues and growers.
Pour It On: Almond Growers Encouraged to Recharge Groundwater By David Eddy|June 12, 2023 California’s heavy rains and following spring snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada demonstrate tremendous opportunity.
Why the Future Is Bright for Investing in Ag Tech By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|June 9, 2023 With all the benefits ag tech has to offer, it’s clear why so many farmers are adopting it and investors are increasingly supporting the industry.
Perking up! New Progress Brews Around Growing Coffee in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 8, 2023 Multiple projects involving production possibilities and flavor are aiming to find success.
Microsprinklers Tapped To Help Protect Blueberry Blooms from Heat Injury By Michigan State University Extension|June 7, 2023 Michigan’s blueberry industry has been increasingly affected by climate change with spring heatwaves and long, dry periods causing potential yield losses.
Overabundance of Fruit Tree Rootstock Options a Growing Issue for Nurseries Today By Thomas Skernivitz|June 6, 2023 Rootstock availability has never been more varied, much to the chagrin of nursery operators. See what’s being done to deal with the situation.
Why the Future Is Still Looking Bright for Pistachio Growers By David Eddy|June 6, 2023 Planting of the popular nut crop continues as consumption of pistachios grows, though tariffs cloud the horizon.
Big Changes on the Horizon for the Blackberry Market By John R. Clark|June 5, 2023 From cultural regimens to varieties, expect to see new things from Mexico.
How Ag Tech Is Providing Solutions for Farms Impacted by Drought By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|June 2, 2023 Modern technology emerges as an ally for growers facing extreme weather, offering efficient irrigation innovations to water quality management.
A Mighty Duo! UV Light and Predatory Mites Fight Strawberry Pest, But … Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 1, 2023 Researchers caution the same ultraviolet technology used to control twospotted spider mite also can damage eggs of beneficial mites.
