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Van Well to cease operations after delivering 2026 fruit tree crop
After nearly 80 years serving orchardists, Van Well Nursery announced it will cease operations following delivery of its 2026 crop, 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.
Pennsylvania farmers: Everything you need to file for USDA freeze assistance
USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers recover from adverse weather events.
Berry bounce back: Warm weather, new varieties boost California strawberry crops
California strawberry growers are seeing early, heavy harvest volumes in 2026 as warm temperatures and new berry varieties boost production.
Q&A: New USHBC board chair Ellie Norris talks Mexican berries, job priorities
We recently caught up with new USHBC chair Ellie Norris for a quick chat about her view of the role and priorities. Learn more about this fruit industry emerging leader.
Michigan Agritourism debuts website to boost farm tourism
A new site is helping families, food lovers and tourists discover farms that welcome guests. Learn about Michigan Agritourism’s new website.
Great Lakes Tek Flex highlights robotics, precision ag tech for specialty crop growers
Great Lakes Tek Flex will showcase robotics, drones and precision ag technology for specialty crop growers Sept. 10-11 in Michigan.
Frost survey: Help PA Farm Bureau grasp April freeze impacts
Take Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s short farmer survey to help quantify the impact of April’s frost.
Farm Market Fridays: Rohrbach’s is where family fun, local goods, friendly smiles and killer BBQ meet
Meet Rohrbach’s, a Central PA treasure with a unique mix of local goods and food and a serious commitment to building community through agritourism and events.
Where it’s made: Oxbo opens harvester factory in Western New York
Oxbo is opening a new manufacturing facility in Bergen focused on designing and building equipment for specialty crop farmers.
How Arkansas scientists harnessed predictive models to improve future grape varieties
Read more to see how predictive science could reshape the future of grape production and agricultural innovation.
Weather expert: apple blossoms at risk during upcoming cold stretch
A brief warm-up is advancing apple bloom just as subfreezing temperatures approach. Growers should prepare for potential frost impacts through early next week.