USApple storage report shows continued decrease
National U.S. apple storage continues to decrease. On March 11, the U.S. Apple Association via its USAppleTracker report reported the total number of apples in storage on March 1 was 113 million b... more »U.S. growers face mounting labor challenges — share your insights with FGN
Agricultural labor is reaching a critical point, and specialty crop growers are feeling the strain more than ever. As workforce shortages persist and wages continue to rise, growers across the countr... more »Washington Winegrowers Association announces leadership change
In a leadership transition, the Washington Winegrowers Association (WWA) named Sara Higgins as interim executive director following the planned departure of Colleen Frei, according to a news release. ... more »New MSHS president Mark Evans looks to promotes research
Industry research, networking and education are important to Mark Evans, farm manager for Evans Bros. Fruit Co. and the new president of the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS). ... more »Watermelon leader Buddy Leger dies
Buddy Leger Charles M. “Buddy” Leger, a major U.S. watermelon and pecan grower, has died. He was 92. Leger co-founded Leger & Son, based in Cordele, Georgia. Leger, who was also a le... more »Fruits among list of U.S. goods targeted by retaliatory Canadian tariffs
Cucumbers, along with a long list of fruits, are among U.S. goods targeted in the first phase of retaliatory tariffs announced March 4 by Canada. Canada’s Department of Finance announced 25% tariff... more »
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