Wading Through Water Woes: California Growers Face Uncertain Future By David Eddy|August 31, 2021 State’s water situation grows increasingly dire, though fruit and nut growers should fare better than others in the long run. Read More
How To Manage Soil Salinity in Your Fruit and Nut Orchards By Dan Cook, Tessenderlo Kerley|June 5, 2026
Robotic Pruner Ready To Cut Down Production Problems in Apple Orchards By Thomas Skernivitz|August 31, 2021 See how Penn State researchers are lending a mechanical hand for preharvest tasks.
Western Growers Strengthens Agtech Career Development Pipeline Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|August 30, 2021 New “middle school” offers five initiatives for post-graduates.
Why Dry Conditions Are Best When Applying Biopesticides By Thomas Skernivitz|August 27, 2021 Unless it’s a wet season, biological treatments can hold their own against conventional offerings.
Michigan Grower Named to Lead USApple Association Posted by David Eddy|August 25, 2021 Chris Alpers, who already has experience testifying before Congress, takes the reins for 2021-2022.
USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 Gets Booster Shot Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 25, 2021 Learn about the latest modifications set by the government agency, as well as the deadline for producers to apply.
Is Your Agribusiness Prepared for the Next Global Pandemic? By David Eddy|August 24, 2021 Study finds nearly one-third of food and beverage executives expect another global pandemic in the next four years.
On Fire! Earth Just Sizzled Way to Its Hottest Month on Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 24, 2021 New global high temperature distinction is 142 years in the making. See just how hot it got.
3 Lessons Learned from a Year of Grape Growing Webinars By Tremain Hatch|August 24, 2021 Zoom meetings aren’t all that bad, but many of us are looking forward to convening in the field once again.
Ways To Raise Your Game on Fall Care of Blackberries By Gary Gao|August 23, 2021 Proper management of crops on rotatable cross arm trellis will pay big dividends next year.
U.S. Apple Forecast Comes in at 243.8 Million Bushels By David Eddy|August 20, 2021 USApple also launches new in-depth Apple Outlook Report that pegs 2021-2022 production at just more than 11 billion pounds.
Deadly Citrus Greening Disease on the Move in Southern California Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 17, 2021 New quarantine area established as detection marks first time plant disease has been found in San Diego County.
Feeling the Buzz: Like Many People, Honey Bees Like a Shot of Caffeine Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 17, 2021 It’s no wonder, as they improve their memory, boosting their learning ability.
Is Gene Editing the New Horizon for Berry Crop Improvement? By John R. Clark|August 17, 2021 North Carolina-based company focuses on seedlessness, plant architecture, everbearing, and thornlessness.
What You Can Do To Protect Your Grapes From Herbicide Drift Damage By Gary Gao|August 16, 2021 Here are some practical steps you can take if you see this damage to your crops.
Time To Dig In! Defense of Domestic Produce Against Unfair Trade Critical By Christina Morton|August 13, 2021 In her latest column, FFVA’s Christina Morton says never has it been more important to teach the next generation how and where our food is grown.
Can Artificial Intelligence Predict Citrus Yields Better Than Humans? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 11, 2021 New study shows AI technology is hitting the mark with 98% accuracy.
Why Sharing Is Caring and Winning for Ag Interests in New England By Thomas Skernivitz|August 10, 2021 A collaboration state of mind helps put shine on this year’s Apple Grower of the Year Award recipients.
How Science Is Helping Us Produce Better Pome Fruit By Kenong Xu|August 10, 2021 Argonaute proteins prove to be the next generation in fighting bacterial disease.
Washington Apple Crop Estimated To Be Up Slightly Posted by David Eddy|August 9, 2021 The Washington State Tree Fruit Association forecast for the 2021 fresh apple crop is out. See how it compares to last year and 2019.
