Category: Crop Management

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Stevenson’s Strawberries

Stevenson’s Strawberries is a popular Maine strawberry and pumpkin farms. Read how the farm’s owners want to continue the legacy in the next generation.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 27, 2025

Breaking berry boundaries: NC State improves raspberries

North Carolina tops the U.S. in growing sweet potatoes as well as producing poultry and eggs, and is second nationally in turkeys, trout and Christmas trees, third for cucumbers and hogs, and is in the Top 10 in apples and blueberries.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 21, 2025

2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit scheduled

The registration deadline is approaching for the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 17, 2025

Mississippi blueberries growing in popularity, challenges

In Mississippi, blueberries are growing in popularity, but are not without production challenges.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 09, 2025

Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities

The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 06, 2025

Organic farming foundation looks to future

In an effort to encourage the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has approved a long-term strategic plan.

Fruit Growers News | January 2025

Fresh Views: Innovative freeze protection strategies for fruit crops

Fresh Views: Innovative freeze protection strategies for fruit crops. Read about innovations in freeze protection designed to help fruit growers guard against spring freezes.

Fruit Growers News | January 2025

Ground resilience: Water conservation, sustainable practices improve land, plant health

Soil health is important for conservation. Read how improving soil health can help improve ground resiliency.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 25, 2024

Crop protection products accelerated by Vive Crop Protection

A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products.

Fruit Growers News | December 2024

Apple orchard innovation showcased at Michigan’s Ridgefest

Apple orchard innovation was on display at Michigan’s Ridgefest. Learn more about new techniques, varieties and strategies for the future.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 18, 2024

Fresh produce to be highlighted by James Beard winner chef

A greenhouse and hydroponic producer is partnering with a chef to promote fresh produce.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 11, 2024

Apple holdings continue declining

Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower in early December this year than in the previous year, according to a Dec. 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association (USApple).

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 10, 2024

Michigan State Extension releases strategic direction plan

Michigan State University Extension is updating and redefining its role.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 10, 2024

Vertiberry selects Sollum’s CEA technology

Indoor strawberry farming operation Vertiberry has selected Sollum’s LED lighting solution for its new Québec operation.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 06, 2024

Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference

The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 03, 2024

Irrigation efficiencies to benefit from AgTech partnership

An agricultural tech provider is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 02, 2024

Grant to help Penn State chemical apple blossoms thinning research

Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

INDUSTRY NEWS | Nov 25, 2024

Sustainability, South focus of SOWTH 2025 farming conference

An Atlanta farm conference is set to focus on sustaining family farms throughout South.

Fruit Growers News | November 2024

Fresh Views: A Team approach to plant disease management

A Team approach is important for plant disease management. Read more in this Fresh Views column how leveraging experience and expertise of others helps disease issue management.

Fruit Growers News | November 2024

Researchers explore anaerobic soil disinfestation for strawberries

Learn how Virginia Tech researchers are using anaerobic soil disinfestation to fight strawberry diseases and improve sustainability.

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