Yearly survey shows fewer colony losses this past winter, but that losses are still too high to be economically sustainable.

In an exclusive Q&A, Mike Gans, managing partner for Pathway BioLogic, says growers are accepting of modern tools to help get the most return out of their input.

While more growers have been going with machine-harvesting, hand labor still leads the way.

A new app will help growers and agronomists determine precise amounts of fertilizers needed to grow a quality crop.

From sprinklers to wireless management systems and soil tension meters, new equipment helps provide highly efficient — and effective — irrigation strategies.

There’s an art to apple cropload management, but a number of new models and methods are available that will help you add some science to your decision-making.

Labeling will go in effect in 2016; governor announces website to drum up funds for legal fight.

From plenty in the East to next to none in the West, water will be the defining issue of 2014.

USDA reports that agriculture is becoming more diverse, and the percentage of young farmers has increased by 11.3% from 2007 to 2012.

Three-year drought retains grip as summer approaches.

Proponents of extension cited inconsistent non-antibiotic research results and lack of viable options for apple and pear growers.

Growers seeking high-dollar apples need the courage to thin early and often.

Paying close attention to particulars is required to manage insects and disease in alternative production systems.

President of California Citrus Mutual sounds off on critical resource.

Emissions of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide can be affected by different forms of nitrogen in fertilizers, according to research conducted by a USDA soil scientist.

Governor Brown moves to cut red tape to more easily direct water where it is needed.

The interactive site helps growers who work with pressure chambers — tools for measuring plant water stress.

Legislation to require labeling on foods containing genetically-modified organisms heads to governor’s office for signature.

Consumer incentive initiative supports Florida blueberry and California strawberry deal.