Voices Heard: CFAP Money Will Reach Apple Growers After All By Thomas Skernivitz|July 9, 2020 USDA reverses decision, includes apples in grower assistance program.Read More
Precision Irrigation in the Orchard: Where Fertilizer Value Is Won or Lost By Melissa Lilze, Netafim North America|June 29, 2026
What To Know About Balchem’s New Nutrient Recommendation Tool for Specialty Crops Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 26, 2026
Heads Up: The Spotted Lanternfly Is Coming By David Eddy|July 8, 2020 Arrival of the pest in California seems to be almost inevitable, so the time to prepare is now.
Surprise! Researchers Find New Pathogen in Apples By Growing Produce Staff|July 7, 2020 As if that wasn’t enough, they also discovered a related fungal malady previously seen in other fruits but not apples.
Has a Cure Been Found for Citrus Greening? Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 7, 2020 Learn more about the discovery of an antimicrobial peptide that can be used in high heat, is easy to manufacture, and safe for humans.
Focus on Stubs for Peach Tree Training By Bill Shane|July 7, 2020 Knowing how to start stubs and maintain them is challenging to the novice tree trainer.
Giving Special Treatment to Watering Your Fruit By Thomas Skernivitz|July 7, 2020 In the midst of COVID-19, the quality of irrigated water grows in importance.
New Contracts to Help Keep USDA Food Box Full Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 2, 2020 Among the second round of COVID-19-related aid, the government agency will purchase $512 million in fresh fruits and vegetables.
A Century of Washington Apples By Jim Loudon|July 2, 2020 Apple production in Washington has undergone an amazing transformation in the past century. A former orchardist shares the evolution he has seen over the last 90 years.
How PGRs are Making Pome Fruit Harvest More Manageable By Thomas Skernivitz|June 30, 2020 Harvesting of tree fruit has never been more flexible, thanks to pre- and near-harvest plant growth regulator applications.
Can Coffee Grow to be Next Cash Crop in California? Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 30, 2020 One farmer is out to prove that the cup is half full when considering cultivation of the caffeine-powered plant.
Wine Grape Growers Brace for Big Hit From COVID-19 Posted by David Eddy|June 29, 2020 Analysis says the toll for the California industry could be at least $437 million. Find out the major factors.
Mechanically Harvested Raisin Acreage up to Nearly 30% Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 29, 2020 Find out why usage continues to climb at steady rate.
Coronavirus Illustrates Importance of a Sustainable Food Chain By Frank Giles|June 29, 2020 What I learned from a haircut during a pandemic.
Survey Reveals Top Opportunities and Threats to Florida Ag By Frank Giles|June 25, 2020 Fruit and vegetable growers in the Sunshine State place trade high on their agenda.
Why Your U-Pick Needs a Makeover Now By Gary Gao|June 24, 2020 Expect new ways to run berry farms, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bees Are Still Working – and That’s Good News for All of Us By Dick Rogers|June 23, 2020 Pollinators continue to persist, some despite having a pandemic of their own to deal with.
Mechanization Making Way to a Cherry Orchard Near You By Gregory Lang|June 23, 2020 Tree fruit versions of robotic house vacuums and lawnmowers will soon simplify life for growers.
Pecan Industry Aims to Better its Marketplace Status Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 22, 2020 Learn more about a proposal being reviewed by USDA that would establish a research and promotion program.
New Miss Florida Citrus Winner Zooms to Stardom Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 22, 2020 Pageant rooted in tradition breaks ground by going virtual. Find out who took the crown and will be representing the industry.
Why Growers on the Front Lines Deserve Support By Lisa Lochridge|June 19, 2020 If anything, this pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of American farmers and the essential work they do every day.
