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‘Perfect conditions’ for growing peaches seen in New Jersey
New Jersey’s locally grown peaches are now available in supermarkets, community farmers markets and on farms, and New Jersey peach producers are celebrating a near-perfect growing season. This is one of the best Jersey-peach seasons in... more »
California wildfire insurance measure advances in legislature
With the June 24 approval by the Assembly Insurance Committee, a bill to improve fire insurance options for farmers and ranchers moved one step closer to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Senate Bill 11– sponsored by... more »
When and how to reduce doubling in sweet cherry
Profitability in sweet cherry (Prunus aviumL.) production will depend on growers’ ability to produce superlative fruit and maximize packout. A significant cause of cullage (and therefore lost revenue and higher packing/sorting expenses) in several important cultivars... more »
MyLand names Shelley Baugh senior director of marketing
MyLand Co. LLC announced June 24 the hiring of Shelley Baugh as senior director of marketing. Baugh will be responsible for leading all marketing initiatives, communications, and public relations for the organization. Based in Phoenix,... more »
Cornell engineers, plant scientists pursue app to predict size of fall grape crops
Engineers and plant scientists from Cornell University are attempting to develop an inexpensive option for New York’s grape growers to predict how many tons of grapes will be harvested from their vineyards in the fall. ... more »
Victory for property rights seen in Supreme Court union trespassing case
In what was seen as a victory for property owners, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 23 affirmed that the government cannot force people to allow third parties to trespass on their property. In a... more »
Applying compost in apple orchards could reduce need for synthetic fertilizer
As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what’s the key to growing a quality apple? Apple trees need access to important nutrients, which come from the soil. However, soil is... more »
Michigan’s Viticulture Field Day returns on July 28
The Michigan Grape Society's Viticulture Field Day and Steak Cookout is returning. This year Viticulture Field Day will be hosted by 12 Corners Vineyards on July 28 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. to discuss the latest... more »
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