Riding the 45th parallel north, more than a dozen producers in the PNW are finding commercial success with this tree fruit.

While automatic vehicles are already on some of today’s farms, it’s matter of time before this technology becomes widespread.

After years of declining sales, canned goods saw a COVID upsurge, and the fruit’s steady prices are looking attractive to growers.

USDA scientists from Salinas, CA, lab report there has been no further disease spread as of early spring.

Prolonged flooding has potentially serious disease impacts beyond food safety.

The compounds create new xylem; calcium deficiencies offset.

Latest findings from Western Growers reveal a 25% increase in average year-over-year ag tech investment as labor shortage persists.

Our industry contacts from around the country are keeping an eye on the weather and its current impacts on fruit and vegetable production.

Despite a few caveats, growers find plenty to like about the “manageable” fruit.

Improving soil health can help growers produce nutritious fruits in a more sustainable manner.

Dr. Bernadine Strik, Researcher, Extension Educator, and Teacher extraordinaire at Oregon State University, remembered by her friends and colleagues.

What happens when the leaves do not drop? Apple growers in Washington State are in the midst of finding out.

UC Davis is releasing a handful of varieties that not only resist deadly pathogen, but also offer high yields and better fruit quality.

Some areas of the Lonestar State are reporting good fruit sets despite drought, while other areas are reporting late freeze damage.

Researchers have developed a yellow and a red variety that are heat-tolerant, blight-tolerant, low-maintenance, easy to harvest, and more.

Beating this disease that threatens to scorch pome fruit orchards requires careful planning and execution.

Beginning with a more holistic, biological approach can save growers money on chemical sprays, a key consideration in these days of low walnut prices.

Cherry trees in the PNW can fall victim to a variety of viruses, some of which are exacerbated by cool spring temperatures.

Combining technology with soil health could hold the key to increased demand and limited supply.