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Delmarva strawberry crop kicking into gear
In our region, commercial strawberries are grouped in two classes based on their flowering habit: those that flower and fruit mostly once in the spring and those that continue to flower and fruit as long as temperatures are moderate. Strawberries ... more
USDA opens container assistance program amid shipping woes
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications for the Commodity Container Assistance Program (CCAP) as the lack of containers adds to supply chain issues. The CCAP currently i... more
Penn State scientists to explore postharvest fruit rot
Scientists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have received a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant of nearly $313,000 to study the effects of postharvest fruit decay. The research is designed to support the mid-Atlantic apple indus... more
Weather-related damage lowers California blueberry crop
California blueberry harvest is in full swing, and some growers are picking a smaller crop this year after losing fruit to spring frost and hail. The California Blueberry Commission estimates farms will produce 55 million pounds of the fresh berri... more
Rutgers unveils new, sweeter strawberry
Rutgers researchers have unveiled a new varietal that’s been 15 years in the making: Rutgers D’Light. Bred for its flavorful, sweet fruit, Rutgers D’Light has a unique holiday light shape that makes it the “ideal strawberry for dipping in ... more
USApple calls for end to costly tariffs
The U.S. Apple Association has joined more than 40 agriculture and food groups to call for the elimination or reduction of U.S. tariffs being imposed on other countries that in turn are harming U.S. agriculture through retaliatory tariffs. In a M... more
WSU sets 2022 Virtual Orchard Meetup Summer Series
Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension has scheduled its 2022 Virtual Orchard Meetup Summer Series with dates in June and July. This year's theme is "Orchard Efficiency: Labor and Technology." In 2021, WSU Tree Fruit Extension launched t... more