Data Report: Strong Farming Conditions Continue in California This Year

Farmers report 22.9 million treated acres of crop protection applications in the first four months of 2024, the highest at the end of April since 2020.

Cornell researchers confirm damaged grape skin combined with fruit fly pressure make for increased chances of sour rot in vineyards.

California producers are enjoying preliminary success with T-REX, the Tree-Crop Remote Sensing of Evapotranspiration Experiment.

Results show almonds treated with Acadian biostimulants with improved stem water potential in both stressed and non-stressed situations.

The Golden State sees its largest crush since 2018. And that’s not counting what got left on the vine.

Data show early-season applications have helped produce a significant increase in crop protection activity thus far in 2024.

Researcher examines effectiveness of canopy architecture manipulation and irrigation in helping wine grape growers adjust to warming climates.

A large 2023 crop was not welcome as wine sales continue post-COVID decline.

More than half of growers reporting any pesticide application used biopesticides. See which crops are tops in treated acres.

After three consecutive years of declining treated farm acreage in California, the initial report of final 2023 application data shows a different story.

Since 1989, American Fruit Grower has honored influential apple growers such as Grady Auvil, George Lamont, Bill Zirkle, and Ralph Broetje. Take a look at the winners of this prestigious award.

As a fruit grower, you’re constantly building for the future without losing sight of the past. We are too.

Growers need to plan a multipronged attack, including cultural practices and new products.

The two new farm advisers have widely divergent backgrounds, but now share a single purpose: helping Golden State grape growers.

Hot issues for the coming year include everything from invasive pests to club varieties, from drought to immigration.

Suppliers and growers got down to business in San Diego discussing current needs, solutions, and ways to increase efficiencies on the farm.

A lot is changing in the Pacific Northwest fruit industry. Many of the most important things are not.

The original “Stand By Me Reds” painting will be given away to one lucky attendee at this year’s Washington State Horticultural Association meeting.

Who says an old dog can’t learn new tricks? Not Bob McKellar, creator of the first orange maze in the U.S.