More Cling Peaches Needed Posted by Brian Sparks|March 7, 2014 The demand for new plantings is so high one canner may actually loan money to growers to buy trees.Read More
California Stone Fruit Market Steady After Rocky Years Posted by Brian Sparks|March 4, 2014 California Grape & Tree Fruit League president Barry Bedwell analyzes the industry’s recent roller coaster ride.
Lessons Learned From Mother Nature In Peach Breeding By Bill Shane|March 4, 2014 New American Fruit Grower columnist Bill Shane discusses the basics of peach breeding.
Dormant Crop Protection Programs For Peaches And Almonds Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2013 This video provides a look at dormancy crop protection programs for peaches and almonds. [mmw-video id=”55002″]
Pointers On Growing Peaches In Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 29, 2013 Fourth generation citrus grower James Shinn has planted peaches to add diversity to his farming operation in Florida. […]
Cold Protection Critical For Florida Peaches Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 29, 2013 Florida grower James Shinn says cold protection can be the difference between successful production or crop failure. [mmw-video […]
Weighing The Financial Risks Of Peaches In Florida By Mercy Olmstead|October 27, 2013 New tool helps calculate the costs of establishment and production.
Seeking A Better Peach Rootstock Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 2, 2013 Editor’s Note: Much of the information in this story comes from an under-review research report on peach rootstock development for […]
California Peaches, Nectarines Gain Access To Australia Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 30, 2013 The California Grape & Tree Fruit League, on behalf of California’s stone fruit industry, is pleased to announce […]
New Jersey Peach Promotion Council Releases 2013 Buyers Guide Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 22, 2013 The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council (NJPPC) has dedicated its 2013 Peach Buyers Guide to Steve Riccelli for […]
Georgia Peach Council Launches YouTube Channel Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 22, 2013 The Georgia Peach Council has recently launched a YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/GeorgiaPeachCouncil, to promote and inform consumers about […]
“Gear Up and Throttle Down” With Your Sprayer By Franz Niederholzer|July 5, 2013 Between late fall and bloom is an important time for pest management in stone fruit orchards. Key pests […]
Test Blocks Of Stone Fruit — Great For New Cultivars Or Systems By Desmond R. Layne|July 2, 2013 Some messages are worth hearing more than once — especially if we didn’t “get it” the first time […]
California Stone Fruit Industry Holds Steady Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 2, 2013 It’s no secret there’s been quite a shake-out in the California stone fruit industry over the past decade […]
Hail, Freeze Hammers Texas Peach Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 23, 2013 Freeze events in March and April, followed by a severe hailstorm have reduced peach production in Texas. Here […]
Saving Water In Peach Orchards By Dennis O'Brien|March 7, 2013 Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the November/December 2012 issue of Agricultural Research magazine. A team of […]
Michigan Fruit Growers Optimistic For 2013 Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 6, 2013 After a poor season for both apples and cherries in Michigan last year, growers are hoping for a […]
Growing Stone Fruit Under Covers Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 5, 2013 Tree fruit expert Desmond Layne may have taken his talents from Clemson University to Washington State University, but […]
Peach Expert Joins Tree Fruit Nursery By Growing Produce Staff|January 22, 2013 Adams County Nursery is pleased to announce that Jerry Frecon has accepted a part-time consulting position with the […]
2012 Florida Ag Expo Enjoys Excellent Showing By Paul Rusnak|November 9, 2012 There’s more to successful farming than growing a good crop. You have to sell it, too. Smart marketing […]