Fruits
Organic growth in the spotlight
The organic industry is on an upward path, a movement that was on full display at the 2019 Organic Produce Summit. The fourth annual event, held in July in Monterey, California, attracted more than 1,600... more »
Ontario growers find niche in climate, market advantages
Ontario’s tree fruit growers know how to take advantage of being located next to one of the best marketplaces in North America. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the fourth-largest city in North... more »
New England apple crop expected to be at least average
New England expects an average to above-average 2019 apple crop in most locations. The season has been running a little behind schedule at many orchards due to the long, hot summer, but the recent arrival... more »
U.S. exporters join Under Secretary McKinney on Canada trade mission
U.S. fruit exporters plan to join U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney on a trade mission to Canada Sept. 3-6 “With the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) poised for... more »
Robotic strawberry harvester gathers $7.5M of investments
A total $7.5 million recently was invested in Advanced Farm Technologies (AFT), a developer of robotic farming equipment that includes the T-6 robotic strawberry harvester. Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley (YMVSV), the strategic business... more »
Sym-Agro debuts AzaPro for organic pest control
A new product from Sym-Agro, AzaPro, is marketed as providing control of more than 300 different insects, mites... more »
West Virginia fruit growers featured on USDA tour
Eighth-generation Family Roots Farm was recently featured on a promotional roadtrip by the USDA Natural Resources Commission highlighting growers it has worked with. Britney and Hervey-Farris, and family grow a variety of crops on 200... more »
Bacteria within grapevine-killing crown gall tumors eyed
Scientists have mapped the DNA of bacteria found within a chronic disease affecting grapevines, a feat they hope will ultimately help protect the multibillion-dollar grape industry that produces juice, jelly, wine and other important products.... more »
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