North Korea Says it has Created a Monster Peach Posted by Christina Herrick|June 12, 2019 Stone fruit weighing more than a pound is said to be cold hardy to -22°F.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Little Frost Damage to South Carolina Peaches Posted by Christina Herrick|March 26, 2019 Researchers at Clemson University say state’s peach crop survived the threat of cold temperatures earlier this month.
In Case of Spoiled Peaches, Court Sides With Grower Posted by Christina Herrick|October 2, 2018 Workers allegedly locked inside orchard by new landowner during harvest.
Wawona Packing Makes Play to Boost Stone Fruit Portfolio Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 23, 2018 Company acquires breeding and associated variety assets of tree fruit industry stalwart Burchell Nursery.
Which Peaches are Better: Georgia or South Carolina? Posted by Christina Herrick|July 14, 2018 Stone fruit-producing states square off in epic Twitter battle to crown the best of the Southeast.
New Jersey Grower Hit With Peach Heist Posted by Christina Herrick|July 10, 2018 Trees picked clean of white peaches, leaving orchard owner with $1,000 loss.
Lane Southern, Taylor Orchards’ Merger Makes Largest Peach, Pecan Grower in U.S. Posted by Christina Herrick|February 12, 2018 Peaches to be packed under Lane Southern Orchards’ label.
Self-Fertile Almond, Drought-Tolerant Rootstocks Among The Burchell Nursery Offerings [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|December 11, 2017 The Burchell Nursery, Inc., in Oakdale, CA, offers a new self-fertile almond, an early-season nectarine, and a late-season peach.
Southeastern Peach Growers Hope for Winter Posted by Christina Herrick|November 14, 2017 Chill hours being sought, but the possibility of a La Niña climate pattern could mean a drier and warmer winter.
Keep an Eye out for Peach Leaf Curl By Kari Peter|June 17, 2017 Follow these tips to prevent the disease next year.
Florida Peaches Scoring Points with Consumers on the Go Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 15, 2017 Snack-sized fruit presents unique marketing opportunity for growers.
Dave Wilson Nursery 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|December 4, 2016 Dave Wilson Nursery in Hickman, CA, presents a new interspecific apricot, clingstone nectarine, red-speckled pluot, and more.
Organic Peach-Bagging Project Shows Great Promise By Rosemary Hallberg|June 1, 2016 Clemson University research may allow growers in the Southeast to prevent diseases related to heat and humidity.
No Peach Crop Likely This Year In Several New England States Posted by David Eddy|April 26, 2016 The sudden, hard freeze that followed the warm winter means Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut growers are seeing near total losses.
How To Avoid Pitfalls In Peach Tree Training By Bill Shane|April 26, 2016 Decisions made about training early in the orchard can impact your tree’s survival and ultimate decline.
Fleshing Out The State Of The Florida Peach By Frank Giles|April 13, 2016 Growers are fine-tuning production of fledgling crop.
Florida, South Carolina Peach Growers Team Up For Extended Season Posted by Frank Giles|March 30, 2016 Partnership will provide supplies from April through September.
Florida Peach Marketing Order Fails Posted by Frank Giles|February 3, 2016 Growers don’t meet 65% approval needed for passage.
Southeast Fruit And Nut Growers Cheer For Colder Temperatures Posted by Christina Herrick|January 5, 2016 Peach, pecan, and berry growers in Georgia and other Southeast states experienced unseasonably warm temperatures for much of […]
Study: Peaches Preferred By Younger Consumers Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 21, 2015 Common among most respondents is the desire for tasty fruit with a melting texture.