American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower December 2015
In This Issue
Help Wanted: Agricultural Employers Are Hiring
Farming operations are looking for the best and brightest to feed a hungry world.
Latina’s Election A Sign Of The Times [Opinion]
In electing a Hispanic woman to lead the California strawberry industry, growers strike a blow for common sense.
GenNext Grower Staying Upbeat: Singing Ag’s Praises
Meet John Amarel, a GenNext fruit and nut grower who believes in spreading the good news about his profession.
Portable Frost Control Gives Growers More Options
When it comes to frost control, heat often is a grower’s best defense. There are a lot of […]
It’s Time To Stand Up For Your Future [Opinion]
Growing up in a small town, I became very active in 4-H. I learned so much from Ohio […]
Dispute Over Meat Labeling Will Impact Bottom Line for Apple Industry
New tariffs to roll out with Country of Origin labeling. The 2002 Farm Bill included mandatory Country of […]
It’s Easy To Misdiagnose Bacterial Spot On Peaches
Here are some tips to discern the difference between bacterial spot disease and copper injury.
Summit Tree Sales 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
[blackoutgallery id=”125721″] For more information on these varieties, contact Summit Tree Sales. Summit Tree Sales 55826 60th Ave. […]
Willow Drive Nursery 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Willow Drive Nursery in Ephrata, WA, presents a Honeycrisp color sport, a Gala sport, Cripps Pink sport, and more.
Wafler Nursery 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Wafler Nursery of Walcott, NY, offers a new Honeycrisp cross, McIntosh sport, early Gala, and more.
American Farm Marketer Helps Growers Improve Their Retail Skills
Welcome to American Farm Marketer™, a new publication from the editors of American Fruit Grower® and Western Fruit Grower®, along […]
Van Well Nursery 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Van Well Nursery in Wenatchee, WA, presents a new Cripps Pink sport, new scab-free cultivar, new Italian cross of Gala and Elstar, and more.
Adams County Nursery 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Adams County Nursery, Inc., in Aspers, PA, offers a Honeycrisp strain that ripens three weeks before the original variety.
C&O Nursery 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
[blackoutgallery id=”125457″] Progressive Planning Produces Positively. Time is fleeting. Time is valuable. And it’s time to be sure all […]
Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. in Louisiana, MO, presents a new Gala strain, a McIntosh strain, and more.
Sierra Gold Nurseries 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
[blackoutgallery id=”125574″] For more information on these rootstocks, contact Sierra Gold Nurseries. Sierra Gold Nurseries 5320 Garden Hwy. […]
How To Figure Out The Replant Disease Puzzle
Replant disease is something all perennial crop growers will face — crop rotation is simply not possible, and […]
The Burchell Nursery 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
[blackoutgallery id=”125241″] For more information on these varieties, contact The Burchell Nursery, Inc. The Burchell Nursery, Inc. 12000 […]
Trailblazing Latina To Lead California Strawberry Commission
Lorena Chavez and her family have long been involved with strawberry production, and she has plans for the commission moving forward.
Growers In A Challenging Environment Welcome On-Farm Trials
The Mid-Atlantic is a new and difficult environment to grow winegrapes. Growers face the challenges of a humid […]
Experts Say Pacific Trade Pact Important To Pacific Northwest Growers
Approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Could be a boon to fruit growers.
Washington’s Long, Hot Summer: Is Climate Change To Blame?
Looking back on 2015, which packed plenty of heat.
Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 2016 Variety Showcase [Slideshow]
[blackoutgallery id=”125568″] For more information on these varieties, contact Fowler Nurseries, Inc. Fowler Nurseries, Inc. 525 Fowler Rd. […]