The Latest Melon and Pollinator Insights from Researchers By Carol Miller|March 19, 2024 Learn more about a handful of studies exploring the subtle workings of pollinators and melons.Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
Parasitoid Wasps Hot on the Tail of Dreaded Fruit Pest By Thomas Skernivitz|March 19, 2024 ‘Devastating’ spotted wing drosophila pest draws crowds of beneficial wasps.
Why Tech Is the Key to Climate Smart Farming Success By Walt Duflock, Western Growers|March 19, 2024 Walt Duflock of Western Growers discusses technology that can help growers take advantage of programs to fund and verify costly production practice changes.
On the Vineyard Checklist for Growers: Don’t Forget the Basics By Tremain Hatch|March 18, 2024 The future is uncertain, so focus on those grape-growing production factors you can control.
Creative Ways To Finance Your Farm By Thomas Skernivitz|March 15, 2024 There is grower money to be accorded, and not just from traditional banks.
Ways Drones Are Making Artificial Intelligence More Accessible To Farmers By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|March 14, 2024 Many small- and medium-scale family farms aren’t adopting AI because it’s out of their price range and area of expertise. Can drones make it easier?
Equipment Updates Propel Davidian’s Farm Market Into The Future By Thomas Skernivitz|March 13, 2024 The favored pieces of equipment are varied for this Massachusetts-based vegetable operation, but the end goal with each is one in the same.
Oriental Fruit Moth Lands In Hot Water — And It’s a Good Thing By Thomas Skernivitz|March 12, 2024 But what’s the ideal temperature to kill the tree fruit pest without hurting the tree?
Indoor Farming: Under Control in the South By Thomas Skernivitz|March 12, 2024 American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Thomas Skernivitz’s first real look at controlled environmental agriculture is an eye-opener.
Keys To Managing Potassium in Vineyards By Matthew Fidelibus|March 11, 2024 Though one of the planet’s most abundant elements, grapevines are often K-deficient.
Fruit Researchers Get Backing To Help Snuff Out Fire Blight By Virginia Tech News|March 8, 2024 Multistate scientific project supported by a $5.7 million grant from USDA NIFA.
Criteria for Successful Biocontrol Candidates on the Farm By Steven T. Koike|March 7, 2024 Field conditions are dramatically different from lab conditions. Here’s the type of research we need to assess just how effective this new tool is.
How Howell Farming Co. Fights for Great Watermelon By Carol Miller|March 6, 2024 Its arsenal includes trust-worthy neighbors, solid IPM, and great genetics.
Drought-Free Status for California Through 2025? Forecasters Think So By Paul Rusnak|March 5, 2024 Water supply in a surplus thanks to consecutive seasons of wild winter storms and atmospheric rivers.
Peach Tree Precision Growing Into a Thing of Beauty By Thomas Skernivitz|March 5, 2024 The quest for apple-like high-density plantings will require accurate branching data. Hello, terrestrial laser scanning. Goodbye, manual labor?
Why Almond Growers Should Never Skimp on Pest Control By David Eddy|March 4, 2024 Many almond growers who cut back last year got hammered by navel orangeworm.
High Tech Heating System Aims To Save Apple Blossoms from the Cold By Penn State News|March 3, 2024 Research suggests autonomous, intelligent system is capable of warming fruit tree canopies.
Are Prices for Vegetable Crops Keeping up With Inflation? By Carol Miller|March 1, 2024 Check out a few eye-opening trends we’re seeing that might make an impact down the road.
Cool Cauliflower Varieties That Should Be On Your Radar in 2024 Posted by Carol Miller|March 1, 2024 Compare these cauliflower varieties’ qualities to find the right one for you.
Get an Inside Look at New CEAg World Business Venture from Meister Media Worldwide Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 29, 2024 Learn more about the new global brand that will represent and unify all the emerging industry segments of crops grown in controlled environments.