Pressure On To Keep Sweet Cherry Crops Cool in the Face of Extreme Heat By Thomas Skernivitz|June 27, 2022 Despite valiant efforts to protect Oregon’s sweet cherry crop, last year’s heat dome was simply too hot to handle. Read More
Grape Expectations Thriving on the Vine for Growers in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 23, 2022 Researchers and producers are working together to flesh out potential of bubbling market.
Keep Roots in Mind for Effective Walnut Irrigation By Luke Milliron|June 21, 2022 Drier, better aerated conditions during root flush may promote growth from deeper roots.
Flower Shape Might Be a Big Player When It Comes to Pollinator Health By NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences|June 21, 2022 Learn more about a new study that shows the shape of flowers has the biggest effect on how parasites are transmitted to bees.
USDA Aid Set Aside for On-Farm Food Safety Expenses Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 20, 2022 Up to $200 million in assistance for new program that’s part of a broader effort to transform food systems and create jobs.
Pest Alert: Plum Curculio Capturing Attention of Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|June 20, 2022 Best practices include safer insecticides and someday soon maybe trap trees.
Plenty of Reasons To Admire the U.S. Blueberry Industry By John R. Clark|June 14, 2022 Thanks to exceptional collaboration among professional associations and their leaders and constituents, the blueberry community continues to thrive.
American Sweet Cherry Production Expected To Take a Big Hit in 2022 Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 13, 2022 USDA crop forecast comes in 27% less than last year. Learn why.
Stay In Sync To Protect Your Apples From Sunburn By Thomas Skernivitz|June 13, 2022 As Pacific Northwest growers learned last summer, orchards can only get so hot before there’s no safe place for their fruit.
USApple Praises Biden Nomination for Chief Ag Trade Negotiator Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|June 10, 2022 Nominee Doug McKalip has frequently worked with the organization.
Walmart, American Trucking Association Executives To Speak at USApple Outlook Conference Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|June 10, 2022 The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 18-19 in Chicago.
Certis Biologicals Offers Free Soil Tests To Help Detect Nematodes By Growing Produce Staff|June 9, 2022 Growers frequently overlook the plant-parasitic organism, leading to root damage.
Cheers to Fruit Grower Goodwill in Gdańsk By Thomas Skernivitz|June 7, 2022 It turns out Derek Mills is more than just the ‘Scion King.’ To a group of young Ukrainian refugees, he’s a cut above.
Burchell Nursery Celebrates 80 Years in the Fruit and Nut Business By David Eddy|June 7, 2022 The operation, which has produced such classics as the ‘O’Henry’ peach, is having a birthday.
Valent Biosciences Takes on Major Expansion To Keep Up With Product Demand Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 7, 2022 Learn more about the construction project starting this summer at the company’s biorational manufacturing facility in Osage, IA.
Parasitic Wasp Might Be a Solution for Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 6, 2022 More than a decade in the making, scientists are set to release a tiny wasp that controls a highly destructive fruit fly.
Cornell Scientists To Be Feted at Wine Grape Conference By David Eddy|June 6, 2022 American Society of Enology and Viticulture to bestow honors. Find out who’s being recognized for their work.
Grape and Wine Industry Gaining Momentum in North Dakota Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 3, 2022 A grant totaling $60,000 has been awarded for industry research on the fruit sectors.
Negotiating the Supply Chain To Find Solutions for Fruit Nurseries By David Eddy|May 31, 2022 Like growers, nursery operations are wrestling with sourcing disruptions and related issues, such as shipping and freight.
Ways Grape Growers Can Clear the Air To Combat Smoke Taint By Thomas Skernivitz|May 30, 2022 As wildfires turn more prevalent, producers are faced with a dual dilemma strive to diagnose and treat problem.
