Apples
Registration opens for Michigan Perennial Farm Ecosystem conference
The second annual Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference hosted by northern Michigan's Leelanau Conservation District plans to educate growers about a systems approach to growing perennial crops. At the... more »
Vineland and AIGN release new Canadian apple variety
AIGN – the Associated International Group of Nurseries -- and the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Ontario, Canada, are working to produce better varieties of apples. The work comes as apples are one of... more »
California growers react to India’s plan to end tariffs on apples, nuts
India’s agreement to remove retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products is seen as a positive development, but with some trade impacts remaining, farmers and agricultural exporters say it may take time to regain market... more »
Farm Credit salutes California Fresh Fruit Association growers
Every summer, people around the country enjoy luscious fruits like apricots, table grapes, kiwis, peaches and plums. Because California is the nation’s largest producer of those commodities, there’s a high chance the fruits were grown... more »
Vision-guided herbicide sprayer senses pesky weeds
Precision spraying has reduced total herbicide use for row crop operations compared to broadcast applications, without negatively impacting weed control or crop fitness and yield. Determining how these systems work in perennial crops, including fruits... more »
Sensors help trees tell growers when they are thirsty
The traditional method of using technology to alert growers of the need to irrigate involves soil-based sensors, which do well at relaying moisture data at a specific depth and location. Dendrometers, which measure the expansion... more »
IFTA extends registration for Nova Scotia tour
The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) has extended the registration period for its 2023 Summer Tour to Nova Scotia, Canada. The new registration deadline is July 7 for the tour, set for July 23-25. Registration... more »
Spotted lanternflies in crosshairs of USDA working group
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced a strategic plan to battle spotted lanternflies, pest that harms many fruit, vegetable and nut crops. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Spotted Lanternfly Strategic Planning... more »
