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New tech alert: HarvestReplay uses labor data and audio podcasts to improve specialty crop management
Learn about an innovative operational intelligence platform created exclusively for specialty crop growers.
How Gee Whiz is redefining premium apples through innovation
Gee Whiz and Auvil Fruit Co. are redefining premium apples through innovation, sustainability and new varieties.
USDA eyes new sweet cherry size, Mexican strawberry industry calls for calm amid ongoing ITC probe
A proposed rule would raise sweet cherry size standards while a separate ITC probe targets Mexican strawberry imports — here’s what you need to know.
Nominations open for Wisconsin Cherry Board seat; deadline March 27
Wisconsin cherry growers can submit nominations for a board seat through March 27. Learn how to participate in the upcoming industry election.
Recent fog aids Central Valley fruit tree winter chilling
Researchers say winter chill may have been more effective this year because of so many days with fog, learn more from AgAlert.
High-density systems, PGR trials and harvest innovations headline IFTA’s Winter Tour
Attendees toured five innovative Central Valley farms in February. Read on for take-home ideas you can apply to your own orchard this season.
How cold is too cold? MSU experts say tree fruit buds should be safe
Learn which crops MSU says are most vulnerable, what temperature thresholds matter and how to assess potential damage after the cold passes.
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks 2026 board member nominees
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board is seeking 2026 board nominees and alternates. Learn which seats are open and how to qualify.
Meet the new ag storytellers
Learn how specialty crop voices are shaping the industry and engaging the next generation on social media.
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
There’s a new MSHS leader. Read more about Kyle Weber of MM Farms’ tree fruit leadership
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks board members
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board is looking for board members. Read about the positions open in the tart cherry organization.
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission: Start-up funding maintains tree fruit competitiveness
There’s a new Michigan Tree Fruit Commission executive director. Learn how the organization’s new leadership helps Michigan’s tree fruit growers.
Fresh Views: Cherry Choice: Successfully growing cherries
Growing sweet cherries is challenging. Shukin Orchards’ Alicea Shukin discusses factors to consider when considering growing cherries.
Soaring AEWR costs: Adverse Effect Wage Rates harming growers
Adverse Effect Wage Rates are exploding. Read how the increases are harming growers and what states have the highest rates.
Cherry grower Cherry Ke promotes specialty ag through social media
Talon Felker grows cherries in the “Cherry Capital of the World.” Learn about the social media influencer’s mission to promote Michigan specialty crops.
IFTA winter tour: New York orchard lessons
The International Fruit Tree Association members toured New York apple orchards. Learn how the tour helped them become more efficient in their orchard operations.
Mark Evans leads Michigan fruit growers with focus on education and research
Mark Evans advances Midwest fruit orchard management through MSHS leadership, grower education, research support and farm innovation.
Women in agriculture lead change and innovation
There are more women in ag. Read how ag women are leading fruit farms, boosting innovation and shaping the future of the industry.