The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast.
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Applications are open for Georgia growers harmed by Hurricane Helene. The Weathered But Strong fund aims to provide critical financial assistance to those in need, and growers across the affected area...
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In our tree fruit varieties issue, Fruit Growers News examines new cultivars
available to growers. Plus, the issue covers Ridgefest and apple consumption, plum varieties, Great Lakes EXPO and learn m...
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Have you ever run into a plant disease issue that left you stumped? Who did you turn to for advice or information on how to manage this disease?
Luckily, when it comes to managing plant diseases,...
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Researchers studying natural method to help strawberry growers In strawberry farming, soilborne pathogens have long presented a challenge. Historically, chemical fumigation has been the preferred meth...
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Water quality management in orchards is important for ensuring a successful crop. Mike Wade, executive director of the California Farm Water Coalition, noted most efforts focus largely on controlling ...
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