Category: Crop Management
Women in agriculture lead change and innovation
There are more women in ag. Read how ag women are leading fruit farms, boosting innovation and shaping the future of the industry.
2025 disease survey report: Growers share concerns and strategies for fruit disease management
Results from Fruit Growers News’ disease survey are out. Read insights on a range of disease from fire blight to mildew.
Cattail Organics grows community through organic fruit production
Cattail Organics thrives through organic fruit production, soil health innovation and sustainable farming in Wisconsin’s short growing season.
Growers seeing more demand for organic walnuts
California nut growers aren’t seeing premiums for their organic tree harvests.
Matoian Brothers master grape cultivation best practices amid labor and pest challenges
Discover how the Matoian Brothers apply grape cultivation best practices to improve, quality and sustainability in California vineyards.
Grape cultivation best practices: Markus Keller on winter pruning
Winter pruning is vital to vineyard health. Discover grape cultivation best practices with Markus Keller’s insights on winter pruning.
Cover crops for berry growers
Cover crops help sustainability. Read more how cover crops can aid soil health.
Expert insights on pear orchard practices for healthy winter pruning
Winter pruning is essential for healthy pear orchards. Discover expert advice on winter pear orchard practices.
Washington orchard frost protection strengthened by AgWeatherNet
Frost protection is critical for orchards. Learn how Washington State’s AgWeatherNet helps growers improve frost protection with inversion forecasts and other precision tools.
2025 pest survey report
Growers continue to face pest challenges. Read about a recent Vegetable Growers News survey that sheds light on the biggest pest issues.
Investing in plant health: Plant hardiness good for grower bottom lines
Plant health is integrated pest management. Read more about how IPM is a decision-making process that combines tools and strategies to identify and manage pests.
Wish Farms builds a legacy through organic fruit production and innovation
Berries are Wish Farms’ calling card. Read more about how four generations of family members help the grower grow and ship berries globally.
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.
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.
2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit scheduled
The registration deadline is approaching for the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit.
Mississippi blueberries growing in popularity, challenges
In Mississippi, blueberries are growing in popularity, but are not without production challenges.
Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities
The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open.
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.
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.
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.