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Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech

Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech

The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates

Thomas Skernivitz

Thomas Skernivitz

Biofertilizers 101: What Fruit Growers Need To Know

Anthony P. Keinath

Anthony P. Keinath

Powdery Mildew: A Crop Protection Problem That Needs Attention

Carol Miller

Carol Miller

Video: Why Viral Resistance Is the Next Big Hurdle in Melon Breeding

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Tree Fruit: Breeding For Disease Resistance Is A Difficult But Worthy Task

Tree Fruit: Breeding For Disease Resistance Is A Difficult But Worthy Task

By Desmond R. Layne|May 11, 2014
"Although the potential return on investment is huge, breeding programs are typically long-term, diverse and complex, labor-intensive, and expensive to run. Relying only on performance results of the parents, the odds are against any single cross providing an eventual superior new release."Read More

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Cool Cucumber Varieties You Will Want To Grow Now

Posted by Carol Miller|June 3, 2026

Why the U.S. Apple Industry Is at a Crossroads

By Melinda Taschetta-Millane|June 2, 2026

The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates

By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026

New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts

By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Opinion: Washington Tree Fruit Industry Investing In Research

Opinion: Washington Tree Fruit Industry Investing In Research

By Desmond R. Layne|March 5, 2014

Over the next eight years, regionally adapted discoveries and innovations will help keep Washington growers profitable and sustainable.

Q&A With Peach Expert Desmond Layne

Q&A With Peach Expert Desmond Layne

By Growing Produce Staff|January 8, 2013

Note: Desmond Layne, a long-time tree fruit specialist at Clemson University (and “Stone Fruit” columnist for American/Western Fruit […]

Peach Expert Desmond Layne Heads West

Peach Expert Desmond Layne Heads West

Posted by Christina Herrick|October 30, 2012

One of the world’s leading experts in tree fruit horticulture extension, Desmond R. Layne (“Stone Fruit” columnist for […]

The Joy In Serving “Georgian” Peach Farmers

The Joy In Serving “Georgian” Peach Farmers

By Desmond R. Layne|September 21, 2012

In 1961, with the support of President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. Congress declared that “a principal objective […]

Q&A With Mr. Peach And The Peach Doctor

Q&A With Mr. Peach And The Peach Doctor

By Brian Sparks|July 19, 2012

If there’s one fruit that is most dependent on high quality to ensure repeat customers, peaches just might […]

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