Crop Protection
New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive... more »
Sustainability, South focus of SOWTH 2025 farming conference
An Atlanta farm conference is set to focus on sustaining family farms throughout South. SOWTH 2025, set for Feb. 4-6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, is expected to draw more than 1,000... more »
Fresh Views: A Team approach to plant disease management
Have you ever run into a plant disease issue that left you stumped? Who did you turn to for advice or information on how to manage this disease? Luckily, when it comes to managing plant... more »
Researchers studying natural methods to help strawberries, cutting chemical fumigation
Researchers studying natural method to help strawberry growers In strawberry farming, soilborne pathogens have long presented a challenge. Historically, chemical fumigation has been the preferred method of reducing harmful soil pathogens. However, new regulations are... more »
The Gingerichs’ journey to organic farming
Farming has always been home to Luke and Annie Gingerich. The couple has turned that lifelong love into a successful organic peach growing operation in Colorado. As both had grown up on farms, the couple... more »
Plum factors: Successful varieties offer growers opportunities
In North America, there are two groups of plum species which enter into commerce. The most well-known are the Japanese types — the ones most shoppers know as fresh plums because they are in most... more »
Survey: Most prevalent disease pressures in 2024
Fruit Growers News wants to know what disease pressures you faced and how you handled the challenge in 2024. We are taking a brief survey now through January 2025 and your insights are valuable. Please,... more »
IFTA members gain grove insights, view Central Valley tech and orchard practices
During the California’s Central Valley tour, participants in the International Fruit Tree Association’s 2024 event viewed a variety of fruit tree training, pruning and harvesting methods. The orchard bus tour showed how growers are more... more »
Current Issue
Michigan Ridgefest: Industry consumption push drives Ridgefest apple updates
Water quality management in orchards: Maintaining grove water
Grove insights: IFTA summer tour
Plum factors: Successful varieties offer growers opportunities
40U40 honorees
2025 Fruit & Nut Buyers’ Guide
Anaerobic soil disinfestation: Researchers study natural method to help strawberry growers
Washington tree fruit growers react to H-2A ruling
Organic Grower: Blue Bird Fruit
Fresh Views: Team approaches to disease management
Farm Market & Agritourism: Market channel assessment
Ag Labor Review: Candid discussions regarding ag labor dilemmas
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