New AquaFlow 4.0 includes more functionality and is easier to use.

Agricultural operators are encouraged to apply for funding of projects involving improved water savings and energy reductions in irrigation systems.

As organic growers lose their most-common defense against fire blight, research around the country provides resources and options for control of the bacterial disease.

There may be reduced yield this year, but the future is more ominous.

The unit is designed to remove pesticides, pathogens and decay-causing organisms from fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life.

The State Water Resources Control Board has announced that approximately 1,634 junior water-rights holders in the San Joaquin River watershed are receiving curtailment notices.

Prices fluctuate year-to-year, but even as the category becomes more mainstream, the market premium for organic apples is holding strong. USDA-Economic Research Service numbers for Atlanta and San Francisco, for example, show a steady increase in organic prices — especially in comparison to their conventional counterparts — over the last four years.

Perhaps it’s time you took a look at what’s going on under cover.

For Jim Koan of Almar Orchards in Flushing, MI, organic production began as an experiment as he converted part of his 150-acre orchard 20 years ago, without the resources and guides available today.

It’s not for everyone, but with the concerns about water in the West, here are some key concepts and lessons learned from California growers you may want to consider.

The new sprinkler application is available for growers who rotate crops of varying heights, offering a convenient way for them to change drop hose length.

Planting delays in the Northeast as a result of wet weather allow some growers time to calibrate sprayers.

The maps from the study show the distribution of certain chemical elements and minerals in soil across the U.S. providing growers more insight on soil composition.

The two companies announce their partnership with the goal of combining a yield-enhancing inoculant with seed coating and enhancement technologies.

UF/IFAS researchers harvesting helpful firsthand feedback to develop sustainable production systems.

Growers in Penn Yan, Yates, and surrounding counties suffered damage to property from severe rain and flash flooding.

High tunnels are a growing niche, providing growers with high-quality produce, a competitive edge in market arrival time, and a more sustainable and efficient use of inputs.

Biological product suppresses bacteria and can be used in conventional and organic orchards; Verdesian Life Sciences to market Bloomtime for remainder of the year.

Scientists forecast economic impacts of the drought on the backbone of California agriculture.