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Wish Farms builds a legacy through organic fruit production and innovation

For more than a century, Wish Farms has evolved from a New York City brokerage into an international berry grower, shipper, and marketer. Based in Plant City, Florida, the family-owned company has built its reputation... more »

Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities

The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open.  This year, the Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Technical Group have combined efforts to reduce duplication in the number of industry... more »

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). The PMSP is for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia... more »

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, including fruits such as apples, berries and grapes. Vive's Highest Velocity Commercialization Engine (HVCE) is a new... more »

Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference

The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching. The show, scheduled for Jan. 9-11 in Savannah, Georgia, is billed as one of the South’s premier fruit and vegetable educational... more »

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 »

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 »

New varieties help Florida strawberry growers

Following hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida growers are showing resilience in ensuring fresh Florida strawberries are available this season. Through hard work and efficient problem-solving, Florida growers have planted the fruits consumers enjoy from December... more »

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