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Okanagan Specialty Fruits CEO Neal Carter buys back orchard he founded
The biotechnology fruit company enters a new chapter focused on innovation, sustainability and industry growth.
Grape growers to gather for Michigan Viticulture Field Day in Benton Harbor
The event will feature demonstrations of autonomous sprayers, precision viticulture equipment, sustainable vineyard practices and the latest grape-growing research.
Michigan State Extension: AEWR flexibility saved growers $33 million
Extension experts find most H-2A positions were offered at the Skill Level I wage rate, resulting in substantially lower wage offers.
UF experts deploy AI to help farmers forecast crop yields
New tools count fruit and flowers with drone imagery, helping growers forecast strawberry and tomato yields.
Glass half full: Yakima cherry growers see opportunity in smaller harvest
The Northwest cherry industry is projecting lower volumes this season, with growers optimistic the tighter supply could stabilize pricing and improve profits.
Dirt to Glass 2026 returns to Traverse City with vineyard performance, wine quality focus
The two-day August conference helps growers improve vineyard performance and wine quality. Registration is open now.
The Produce Coalition emerges to support USMCA, tariff-free food trade
A newly formed produce industry coalition plans to advocate for continued tariff-free agricultural trade under USMCA as the agreement undergoes its six-year review.
Explore orchard innovation in the Alps with IFTA’s 2026 Study Tour
The International Fruit Tree Association’s IFTA in the Alps tour will take growers through some of Europe’s most innovative fruit-growing regions, including Lake Constance and South Tyrol, with a special visit to Interpoma 2026.
Fall Creek acquires Berryplant, Berrytech to expand genetics portfolio
Fall Creek has acquired Italy-based Berryplant and Berrytech, adding raspberry and blackberry genetics to its portfolio and expanding support for berry growers.
SugarBee apple owner files Chapter 11 amid weak farm economy, mounting costs
In announcing the restructuring, BHPO emphasized that its orchards remain productive and its packing operations are continuing as normal.
Farm Market Friday: Northeast Ohio photo tour part 2
Hit the road as we stop in at three Northeast Ohio farm market and agritourism operations. Check out the photo galleries.
Van Well to cease operations after delivering 2026 fruit tree crop
After nearly 80 years serving orchardists, Van Well is closing down, citing market challenges, rising costs and industry pressures.
Washington State kicks off annual pest, disease survey, targets Japanese beetles
Each year, WSDA surveys for over 130 insects, weeds, and plant pathogens. Learn which pests the department is targeting this year.
Sunshine, strawberries and local finds: Northeast Ohio farm market photo tour
Grab your sunglasses and hit the road with us for a quick photo tour around Northeast Ohio farm markets.
Penn State Extension to host farm cash flow webinar June 9
Penn State will host a free webinar on farm cash flow management, offering strategies to track expenses and improve financial resilience.
MSU AgBioResearch director George Smith leaving for University of Arizona dean role
George Smith will step down as director of MSU AgBioResearch in August to become dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Arizona.
Tools that pay: How Okanagan Specialty Fruits saved $2,000 per acre with futuristic orchard ag tech
Learn how Okanagan Specialty Fruits integrated autonomous tractors, smart sprayers and orchard vision systems.
Nominations still open for Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty Class of 2026
We are still seeking nominations for the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Class of 2027. Submit a nomination today.
Thinking about sulfur phytotoxicity? There’s a free WSU webinar coming up
A free upcoming webinar will highlight research into sulfur-based fungicides in wine production. Click through to register.