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Tour of Western New York Cider Operations set for June 14
The Cornell Hard Cider Program Work Team and the New York Cider Association have announced that on June 14.
TIPA honors packaging pioneer Craig Fox
During this year’s Viva Fresh, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) celebrated the vibrant spirit of the fresh produce industry while also paying tribute in memoriam to Texas produce icon, Craig Fox of Fox Packaging.
Wisconsin Cherry Board election underway
Wisconsin tart cherry growers have until June 15, 2024 to submit votes to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board.
Strawberry research production meeting spotlights sustainable farming practices
California strawberry growers and industry members gathered in early May for the California Strawberry Commission’s (CSC) Production Research meeting held in Santa Maria, Calif. to hear from strawberry industry experts regarding key advancements in strawberry production.
Georgia Peach Council expects bumper crop of sweet Georgia peaches
The Georgia Peach Council announced it expects a record-breaking crop of particularly sweet Georgia peaches.
Kern County Crop Report highlights positive outlook for tomatoes
UCCE revealed positive trends for tomato and other vegetable crops in Kern County, California in its recent crop report.
Naturipe exhibits at California Strawberry Festival
Naturipe Farms, a large strawberry grower, plans to exhibit in a booth at the 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival in Ventura, California, on May 18-19.
Strawberry pests controlled by new tools
Strawberry growers in the Central Coast are headed toward a zero-tolerance policy on lygus bugs, the most destructive insect pest in the crop.
Registration opens for Georgia ag labor forum
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s labor seminar returns this year but at a different time of the year.
Virginia apple growers: act on fungal infections, fire blight
Virginia Tech urged apple growers to take immediate action against major fungal infections and the looming threat of fire blight.
MSU plans insect forum
Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology is planning an insect symposium.
EU ruling favors Pink Lady trademark registration
It has been more than 10 years since Pink Lady America LLP (PLA) filed an application before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for the Wild Pink wordmark, stirring a longstanding opposition by other apple and pear concerns.
Georgia association weighs in on H-2A rules, farm bill
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is commenting on the Department of Labor’s H-2A rules and the 2024 farm bill legislation.
Bureau of Reclamation increases California water allocations
The Bureau of Reclamation has increased Central Valley (California) Project 2024 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors and those in the Friant Division.
Georgia strawberry growers battling fungus
Many strawberry sites in Georgia are now suffering substantial plant mortality as the season progresses.
California strawberry grower Mayra Paniagua receives award
Mayra Paniagua, a second-generation California grower, has received the Strawberry Industry Impact Award from the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.
New WSU entomology endowed chair helping tree fruit industry
When it comes to pests and tree fruit, old problems can become more difficult, while new problems can pop up quickly with devastating consequences.
San Joaquin Valley vineyard tips offered
Mechanical pruning can help winegrape growers save costs.
EPA, USApple tour USDA Appalachian Fruit Research Station
Rod Snyder, senior advisor for agriculture to the EPA administrator, recently visited USDA’s Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia.
Georgia blueberry growers extend assessment
Georgia blueberry growers have approved extending their state’s blueberry assessment.