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Big apple: Large 2025-26 apple crop forecast
Following consecutive years of above-average production, apple growers are eying another bumper crop. The U.S. Apple Association U.S. Apple Association forecasts the overall 2025-2026 U.S. crop at 278.5 million 42-pound bushel boxes, up slightly ... more
Farm Market & Agritourism: What to do when market fluctuation affects prices
Prices for fruits and vegetables at the farm level can swing quickly because of weather and seasonal supply. Retail store prices, on the other hand, change more slowly. This happens because stores spread costs across transportation, labor a... more
Strong connections and innovation at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
Leading experts share research, technology and strategies to help growers thrive Providing growers with the opportunity to connect, innovate and grow, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO is renowned as one of the premier agricul... more
JDI’s Racing for melons: From the fields to the finish line
Ross Chastain is known for being a top racer on the NASCAR circuit, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing, among others. Behind the wheel, he’s got a background that fuels his competitive spirit — growing up working on his fa... more
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
The mission of AC Foods is to expand access to healthy food through better farming, with a focus on regenerative agriculture, responsible land stewardship and supporting local communities where it grows and operates. “We are a vertically ... more
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
The fourth edition of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, or FIRA USA, brings new ways growers can learn about farm automation and interact with technology providers to help them better run their operations. Scheduled for Oct. 21-23... more
Farm Market & Agritourism: Aligning farm market products with consumer values
Consumer preferences are increasingly shaped by sustainability considerations, especially within direct-to-consumer (DTC) markets such as farmers markets, farm stands, retail farm markets and community-supported agriculture (CSA). Understanding and ... more
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