Crop Management
Growers seeing more demand for organic walnuts
California nut growers aren't seeing premiums for their organic tree harvests. Certified organic crops typically earn a higher price than their conventional counterparts, but for struggling California walnut growers, the organic premiums have not necessarily... more »
Growing the right grape
Growing the right varieties that benefit consumers as well as growers, ensuring adequate labor and battling pests and diseases are the biggest challenges brothers George and Richard Matoian face. The two run Matoian Brothers, a... more »
Winter pruning essentials for vineyards
A Q&A with Markus Keller on how winter pruning protects wine, table grapes. Winter pruning in grapes is crucial for producing uniform canopies and evenly distributed buds. Pruning also keeps the size of the vine... more »
Cover crops for berry growers
Cover crops for berry growers As berry growers increasingly seek sustainable practices to enhance soil health, the use of cover crops is emerging as a powerful tool that offers both benefits and challenges in cultivating... more »
Pruning for winter pome fruit success
Proper pome fruit pruning during the winter helps invigorate trees. To learn what growers can do to assure healthy apple and pear fruit groves during the winter via proper pruning, Fruit Growers News met with... more »
Washington State system helps with orchard frost protection
Because Central Washington is situated between the Cascades and the Rockies, trapped cold air accumulates in the state’s central basin region. Sloping tree fruit orchards also experience pools of cold air, which require growers to... more »
2025 pest survey report
Vegetable, berry and melon growers across the nation are prepared to tackle another season that may be filled with challenges from pests. A recent survey conducted by Vegetable Growers News shed light on the most... more »
Investing in plant health: Plant hardiness good for grower bottom lines
Plant health in its simplest terms, integrated pest management (IPM), is a decision-making process that combines tools and strategies to identify and manage pests. Integrated plant health management (IPHM) takes things a step further, emphasizing... more »
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