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2026 IFTA Summer Tour: Hudson Valley orchards showcase agritourism, innovation and resilience
INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 24, 2026

2026 IFTA Summer Tour: Hudson Valley orchards showcase agritourism, innovation and resilience

Tag along for a photo tour of the International Fruit Tree Association’s 2026 Summer Tour in New York’s Hudson Valley.

Farm labor summer update: H-2A continues record climb
Fruit Growers News | July 2026

Farm labor summer update: H-2A continues record climb

Total H-2A job certifications are up 20% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The program remains on pace for record usage.
How Honey Hill Orchard’s family transition keeps Illinois farm thriving
Fruit Growers News | July 2026

How Honey Hill Orchard’s family transition keeps Illinois farm thriving

Honey Hill Orchard grew stronger through thoughtful family succession and agritourism. Discover the people and practices behind its continued success.
Fruit Growers News | August 2026

ReTain® PGR: Three Critical Advantages for Apple Growers at Harvest

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 03, 2026

5 questions with Michigan’s new tree fruit IPM extension educator Martin Brubaker

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 31, 2026

New e-commerce platform streamlines 1-MCP purchases for U.S. apple growers

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 30, 2026

USDA outlook highlights early harvests, smaller cherry crops and grape acreage fade

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 29, 2026

NC State expands research to combat devastating strawberry disease

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 28, 2026

MSU blueberry field day set for September 9 in Fennville

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 27, 2026

Cornell study looks at PGRs and better harvest timing for cider apples

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 24, 2026

2026 IFTA Summer Tour: Hudson Valley orchards showcase agritourism, innovation and resilience

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