Category: By Region
IFTA summer tour shows Canadian tree fruit methods
This year’s IFTA summer tour took participants to Ontario. Learn about the tree fruit growing methods the visitors saw.
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard began in 1936. Read how the family operation switched to a retail focus.
Southern growers to benefit from Helene recovery funding
Georgia and South Carolina growers receive federal Helene disaster relief for orchards, infrastructure and future losses. Get details now.
GLEXPO Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns
The Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns to GLEXPO. Read about the contest and how it promotes Michigan cider.
Michigan Apple Committee hosts virtual orchard tour
The Michigan Apple Committee hosted a virtual orchard tour. Read what 20,000 grade school students learned about apple growing.
JDI’s Racing for melons: From the fields to the finish line
NASCAR success. Read about JDI Farms’ watermelon racing success.
Bountiful year pegged for pears
Pear Bureau Northwest is forecasting a large pear harvest. Read USA Pears’ insights on how larger yields will shape the fall Pacific Northwest harvest.
Michigan Apples’ 10 years of handing apples to Chicago Marathon runners
For a decade, Michigan Apples has handed Chicago Marathon runners apples. Read more about the fruit group’s race sponsorship.
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
FIRA USA robotics conference returns. Read how this year’s show features more grower tech involvement.
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
National ag groups are applauding a court’s AEWR decision. Read how the AEWR Methodology rule change affects growers.
New York Apple Association names new board chairman
The New York Apple Association has chosen its new chairman of the board. Read more about the group’s grower leader.
Tessenderlo Kerley breaks ground on new fertilizer facility
Tessenderlo Kerley has opened a new fertilizer plant. Learn more about the Ohio operation.
San Joaquin Valley Grape Day shows growers solutions
A recent San Joaquin Valley Grape Day was held. Read what pest and disease solutions were offered to growers.
Rodent attack: How growers can battle rat, squirrel, gopher damage
Rats and other wildlife are damaging orchards and fields. Learn what researchers are doing to control rodent damage.
Cultivating the Future: Cal Poly Strawberry field day showcases innovation, sustainability
The Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day attracted growers. Learn about the strawberry research the event highlighted.
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission: Start-up funding maintains tree fruit competitiveness
There’s a new Michigan Tree Fruit Commission executive director. Learn how the organization’s new leadership helps Michigan’s tree fruit growers.
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips has been honored. Read more about the vegetable agent receiving the distinguished service award.
Washington State Tree Fruit Association predicts record Washington apple crop
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has released its 2025 apple forecast. Learn how many fresh apples the leading apple state is forecast to produce.
Michigan apple growers to harvest 30 million bushels in 2025
Michigan’s apple forecast has been released. Read how many bushels growers expect to harvest.
Washington Red Raspberry Commission director retires
The head of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission has retired.Read more about Henry Bierlink’s service to Washington raspberries.