On Target for a Weed Control Victory in Vineyards By Thomas Skernivitz|December 11, 2023 Vision-guided spraying fares well against grape suckers; herbicide use diminished. Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
Invasive Fruit Fly Quarantine Areas Expand in Parts of California By USDA|December 8, 2023 USDA-APHIS is applying safeguarding measures and restrictions on the interstate movement of regulated plants and produce.
Why a Better Farm Bill Is Needed Sooner Than Later By American Farm Bureau Federation|December 7, 2023 The current extension of the 2018 Farm Bill aside, American Farm Bureau Federation is urging new and more modern legislation be created now.
What’s Being Done Now To Figure Out Blueberry Fruit Rot By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|December 6, 2023 Learn how a $3.95 million grant from USDA is being used to develop effective management strategies for blueberry fruit rot.
Great Grapevines On The Go With Double A Vineyards By Thomas Skernivitz|December 5, 2023 Double A Vineyards looks in all directions from New York state to supply growers with disease-resistant, clean plants.
New Studies Estimate Apples for Processing Production and Harvest Costs By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|December 4, 2023 Two new studies can help Central California Coast growers estimate costs and potential returns for organic and conventional apples for processing.
The Key To Bitter Pit in Apples? Unlock The Calcium By Thomas Skernivitz|December 4, 2023 While there is no simple solution to improving uptake of the nutrient, ‘Honeycrisp’ growers have various options.
Ways Produce Growers Can Avoid a Financial Squeeze in 2024 By Justin Little, Nutrien Financial|December 1, 2023 Labor, weather, crop protection, and interest rate challenges aside, there are exciting opportunities for specialty crop producers to capitalize and expand.
Mesh Covers Now Protecting 1 Million Citrus Trees in Florida By UF/IFAS News|November 30, 2023 What started out as a novel experiment to help protect young trees from the Asian citrus psyllid is proving fruitful.
99% Chance 2023 Will Be World’s Warmest Year on Record By Paul Rusnak|November 29, 2023 Scientists predict it’s nearly a sure thing that a new bar will be raised for average global temperatures.
Make Way! The Farm Bots Are Marching In By David Eddy|November 28, 2023 Growers who’ve scoffed at the idea of using robots in the field in the past need to take a fresh look.
Fall Blueberries From Florida Growing To Be a Possibility Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 28, 2023 New genetic finding could help make a whole new marketing window for blueberries in the Sunshine State come to fruition.
Relentless Surge of Fruit Flies a Pain for California Growers By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|November 27, 2023 Recent finds involving multiple species of the flying pest have sparked seven different quarantines across the state.
A Century Of Grape Breeding And Still Growing Strong By David Eddy|November 27, 2023 Breeders of table and raisin grapes in California’s San Joaquin Valley saluted for their terrific varieties.
One of the Best Harvests in Years? California Vintners Think So By Wine Institute|November 25, 2023 Despite getting a late jump on harvest, wine grape growers are expecting a vintage year to remember.
Prep Now For The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Fruit And Vegetable Convention Posted by Growing Produce Staff|November 24, 2023 The latest iteration of the industry event will be the 47th annual gathering of growers at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA.
Ways To Help Keep Peach Borers at Bay By Thomas Skernivitz|November 21, 2023 Pheromone mating disruption remains the primary management solution.
Breakthrough in Protecting Almond Trees From Canker By Thomas Skernivitz|November 20, 2023 Successful chemigation via drip. Flutriafol applied as a drench product benefits in the battle against malady.
Vanilla in Strawberries? Scientists Find a First Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 18, 2023 University of Florida researchers discover what could prove quite valuable for the flavor and food industries.
California Table Grape Growers Speak Out Against Import Threat Posted by Growing Produce Staff|November 17, 2023 Proposed systems approach would end current requirement that all table grapes from Chile be fumigated before distribution in the U.S.