ICYMI: 2023 Might Be a Bad Year for Honey Bees Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 11, 2023 Stormy weather in California, coupled with major hurricane impacts in Florida, could mean a not-so-sweet year for important pollinators.Read More
Why Western Grape Growers Must Ready Themselves for Spotted Lanternfly By David Eddy|April 11, 2023 Researcher urges growers to work to educate people on the spotted lanternfly as the visitor from Asia makes its way across the country.
Improve Soil Health To Help Reduce Compaction and Runoff on the Farm By Meri Lillia Mullins, Biome Makers|April 11, 2023 Explore simple steps that can be taken to promote healthy soil as well as cultivate successful and sustainable agriculture.
Meet the New Crop of Emerging Leaders in the Apple Industry Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 9, 2023 Washington state well represented in U.S. Apple Association’s nextgen class.
Is This the Year for Precision Ag Tech Investment? Yes By Global Ag Tech Initiative|April 5, 2023 Report reveals factors such as failing global economies, high inflation, and supply chain challenges all contribute to a redirection of investment.
Why Happiness and the Apple Grower of the Year Award Make a Great Pair By David Eddy|April 4, 2023 American Fruit Grower Editor David Eddy says take a moment to thank a grower for making the world a better place.
The ‘Bartlett Paradox’: Will the Popular Pear Variety Join the High-Density Club? By Thomas Skernivitz|April 4, 2023 While high-density pear trees thrive for Pennsylvania grower Clair Kauffman, the fruit’s most popular variety isn’t in the mix. Not yet at least.
Promise of Smart Spraying for Weed Control in Apple Orchards By Thomas Skernivitz|April 4, 2023 A vision-guided sprayer improves weed management, with minimal crop injury, but reducing herbicide volume remains an issue.
Ways the Landscape Can Impact Blueberry Pollination By Emma Rogers | Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Lisa DeVetter|April 3, 2023 Growers face the question of how many honey bee hives to stock their fields with to maximize pollination. The answer seems to lie beyond their field edges.
Ways Farmers Can Tap Into Digital Modeling for Precise Crop Forecasting By Jan Johnson, Millennium Research | Daniel Jacobs|March 31, 2023 The future looks bright in using forecasting tools to increase yield and quality, while also reducing costs and risks.
A White Wine Grape 42 Years in the Making? Meet ‘Aravelle’ By Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences|March 30, 2023 New variety from Cornell raises expectations for wine in New York State.
Why Farmers Need To Meet Tech Companies Halfway By David Eddy|March 28, 2023 Finding a solution to the labor shortage means working closely with technological providers.
Earwigs in the Orchard: Bad for Cherry Growers, But Good for Pome Fruit Producers By Thomas Skernivitz|March 28, 2023 One orchard’s bane is another’s beneficial. Such is the case with this insect.
What’s the Preferred Nesting Choice of Mason Bees? Stone Fruit Growers Should Know By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts|March 27, 2023 Belgium study digs into whether paper straws or wood cavities work best.
Bee Aware! EPA, FDA Consider Change in Oversight of Pest Management Products Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 26, 2023 Members of the IR-4 Project say changes could negatively impact availability of products that help keep honey bee colonies healthy.
Unlocking the Potential of Imaging for Agricultural Producers By Global Ag Tech Initiative|March 26, 2023 Leaders in imagery technology offered insights into the true value proposition for agricultural users during a panel at the recent VISION Conference.
How the Tides Are Changing Within the Wine Grape Industry Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 26, 2023 Climate change, automation highlight the latest edition of Unified Wine & Grape Symposium.
International Fruit Tree Association Action Always Best Viewed up Close By Thomas Skernivitz|March 22, 2023 American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Thomas Skernivitz explains why the industry association’s annual meeting is one of his favorites.
Rootstocks Play Huge Role in the Future of Peach Production By Dario Chavez|March 21, 2023 Learn more about the essential evolution process that keeps this stone fruit growing.
Report: Value of Fresh Produce Imports From Mexico To Exceed $53 Billion by 2030 By AgriLife Today|March 20, 2023 Based on conservative assumptions, U.S. fresh produce imports from South of the Border will increase by about 29.2% over 2022 levels.
