The International Fresh Produce Association offers tips on how growers can confront the No. 1 and No. 2 industry challenges — labor and weeds.
State of the Fruit and Nut Industry survey results reveal twice as many growers opted to invest in their operations rather than cut costs.
Think your wise to weeds? Test your knowledge and see how well you know your plants out of place.
Is little cherry disease the HLB of the PNW? Conceivable or not, the problem does have the attention of many Washington state cherry growers.
Thanks in part to a rebound in prices, survey says healthy percentages of almond and walnut growers are increasing production.
Ag tech is being adopted by more growers, according to results of the latest State of the Vegetable Industry survey. See what tools are at the top.
New reports highlight the growing economic impact of blueberries near and far. Check out the top U.S. states for blueberry production.
American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller says input from growers — big, small, and in between — helps put focus on what matters most.
The plug has been pulled on the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement. Domestic growers celebrate as new antidumping order is in place.
What pests were particularly problematic for fruit and nut growers in the past year? Answers revealed as part of 2025 State of the Industry Survey.
USDA’s 2025 California almond forecast is 3 billion meat pounds, up 7% from May’s subjective forecast and 10% higher production than last year’s crop.
Change is everywhere in U.S. orchards, starting with the ever-popular (or unpopular) ‘Honeycrisp’.
Targeted weed control, with the help of AI, can save tomato farmers 71% of the herbicide they use, according to new research studies.
Producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for aid via USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.
According to the 2025 State of the Vegetable Industry survey, growers are using ag tech and protected cropping to boost efficiency and overcome challenges.
Compare production specs and other features to find the right selections for your farm.
Many growers of the main commercial types of berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries) look to expand plantings in 2025.
Demand for H-2A labor continues to rise, despite soaring costs says Chris Ball of Mas Labor. See grower perspectives on labor, too.
Beleaguered by bitter pit, ‘Honeycrisp’ growers again scrutinize their Calcium treatment levels and distribution.