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Mississippi blueberries growing in popularity, challenges
In Mississippi, blueberries are growing in popularity, but are not without production challenges. Blueberries celebrated their one- year anniversary as the official state fruit of Mississippi, joining well- known magnolias and mockingbirds as symbols of... more »
WineVit 2025 early registration ending
Early discount registration for WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled to close on Jan. 19. The WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled for Feb. 10-12 at the Three Rivers Convention Center... more »
USDA orders $40 million in processed apple products
Another $40M processed apple products purchase coming from USDA. Thanks to continued efforts of the Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association (MACMA), the USDA announced it will purchase another $40 million of apple products from U.S.... more »
Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities
The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open. This year, the Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Technical Group have combined efforts to reduce duplication in the number of industry... more »
WSTFA reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was. In the WSTFA’s 2024 Year in Review, the organization reviews opportunities and adversities for Washington’s most iconic crops While there were... more »
Southeast pest management plan published for strawberries
Southeastern strawberry growers can learn the latest in pest management through the release of the Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP). The PMSP is for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia... more »
Michigan Ridgefest: New orchard techniques meet new marketing approaches
At the 13th annual Ridgefest near Fremont, Michigan, some new age marketing approaches combined with innovative orchard production techniques were showcased during the Aug. 1 event sponsored by the Michigan Pomesters. Included for the Michigan... more »
Large Georgia pecan grower remembered
Chop Evans, a large Georgia pecan grower, has died. Charles Baisden "Chop" Evans, Jr., died Nov. 6. He was 73. Evans was president of Evans LLC in Fort Valley, Georgia, one of Georgia’s largest pecan... more »
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