For GenNext Tree Fruit Growers, Social Media Is A Necessity By Christina Herrick|July 14, 2014 Next generation offers tips, pointers to increase traffic on your social media accounts.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Portable Precooler System Cools Cherries In Hour Posted by Christina Herrick|July 2, 2014 Recent tests show equipment minimizes water loss and increases efficiencies in packing house.
The Evolution of Mechanical Blossom Thinning in Peaches By Bill Shane|June 27, 2014 Although the change will be gradual, these new devices will have a profound effect on how peaches are grown.
Pennsylvania Tart, Sweet Cherry Crop Will Be Light This Year Posted by Christina Herrick|June 24, 2014 Cold snap in spring to blame for low cropping and yields this growing season.
Midwest Growers Still Grappling With After-Effects Of Cold Winter Posted by Christina Herrick|June 17, 2014 Growers note low cropping of peaches, berries, and some apple varieties.
California Grower Launches New Website Posted by David Eddy|June 10, 2014 SunWest Fruit Company adds useful resources for retailers.
Tips To Identify Bacterial Diseases On Stone Fruit [Slideshow] By Kari Peter | Sarah Bardsley|June 9, 2014 Use these pointers to see if your trees are suffering from bacterial spot and bacterial canker and how to manage these diseases.
California Dried Plum Crop Forecast Up 12% Posted by David Eddy|June 3, 2014 Crop expected to be larger even though dried plum trees were pulled after the 2013 harvest, reducing acreage by 2% for the 2014 season.
Stone Fruit: Avoiding Cherry Fruit Cracking Is A Balancing Act By Gregory Lang|May 2, 2014 Gregory Lang of Michigan State University explores the causes of cherry fruit cracking and how to prevent prolonged exposure to water.
Sun World International Names Moonlight Sales Corporation Newest Licensee Posted by Christina Herrick|May 1, 2014 Company bolsters presence in California, distribution of new varieties developed.
California Grape & Tree Fruit League Elects New Chairman Posted by David Eddy|March 27, 2014 Honors agricultural lobbyist with prestigious Mentor’s Award.
2013 Washington Sweet Cherry Production Down 36% Posted by David Eddy|March 21, 2014 Poor Northwest spring weather during bloom hurt pollination; Oregon and Idaho also were down.
More Cling Peaches Needed Posted by Brian Sparks|March 7, 2014 The demand for new plantings is so high one canner may actually loan money to growers to buy trees.
Managing Heat Stress At Bloom In Prunes By Franz Niederholzer|March 4, 2014 High temperatures at bloom reduces prune fruit set.
California Stone Fruit Market Steady After Rocky Years Posted by Brian Sparks|March 4, 2014 California Grape & Tree Fruit League president Barry Bedwell analyzes the industry’s recent roller coaster ride.
Time To Check Your Crops For Winter Injury By Christina Herrick|March 4, 2014 Growers should see what damage their grapevines and peach trees experienced during the extreme cold this year.
Lessons Learned From Mother Nature In Peach Breeding By Bill Shane|March 4, 2014 New American Fruit Grower columnist Bill Shane discusses the basics of peach breeding.
Unexpected Disease Hits Michigan Tart Cherries By Christina Herrick|February 4, 2014 Researchers try to explain why a large strike of European brown rot infected Montmorency tart cherries last year.
Professor To Florida Growers: Peaches Can Be Profitable In 3 Years Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 2, 2014 Quick return on investment is especially good news for citrus producers looking for alternatives.
Pointers On Growing Peaches In Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 29, 2013 Fourth generation citrus grower James Shinn has planted peaches to add diversity to his farming operation in Florida. […]