Category: Crop Protection
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.
University of Florida researchers leverage AI to reduce herbicide use
University of Florida researchers are using AI to reduce herbicide sprayed on crops. Learn more about their findings and “AI smart sprayer.”
Pacific flatheaded borer threatening walnuts, other tree fruit
A field day is scheduled to address the Pacific flatheaded borer (PFB), a pest that is threatening walnuts and has been a threat to fruit trees.
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.
Cover crops for berry growers
Cover crops help sustainability. Read more how cover crops can aid soil health.
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.
Virginia wine and grape grower honored
Emily Hodson has won the ninth annual Rich Smith Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the American grape and wine industry.
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.
Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities
The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open.
Southeast pest management plan published for strawberries
Southeastern strawberry growers can learn the latest in pest management through the release of the Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP).
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.
Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference
The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching.
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 pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.
Sustainability, South focus of SOWTH 2025 farming conference
An Atlanta farm conference is set to focus on sustaining family farms throughout South.
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.