Weed Control
Agronomy pro joins Meristem Crop Performance Group
Caleb Miller, an experienced ag account professional and seed rep, has joined Meristem Crop Performance Group LLC. As an account manager for the crop input company, Miller will work... more »
Northern California pear research meetings scheduled
Research meetings are scheduled in February for California’s pear industry. The 2023 Sacramento and North Coast pear research meetings are scheduled for Feb. 7 and Feb. 9. Both meetings are scheduled to be in-person. The... more »
IFTA conference early registration deadline approaching
The deadline is nearing for early discounts at the International Fruit Tree Association’s Annual Conference and Tour. The event, scheduled for Feb. 12-15 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan, includes two full... more »
Deere 2023 startup collaborators released
The names of the ag tech companies chosen for Deere & Co.’s 2023 Startup Collaborator program have been released. The program helps John Deere improve precision technology in its agriculture and construction equipment. “This year’s... more »
Washington wine industry requesting research priorities
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) recently opened its 2023 research survey to gather input from winegrape growers and wineries to identify top wine research priorities. Feedback from survey guides direction of state’s research program.... more »
Ed sessions shine at SE Regional Fruit & Veg Conference
Fruit Growers News managing editor Chris Koger is attending the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia. At the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, growers are attending sessions,... more »
Distinguished: Michigan apple grower, Extension specialist lauded
The Michigan State Horticultural Society has chosen a fifth-generation apple grower and a Michigan State University (MSU) senior Extension tree fruit specialist for its annual award recipients. Steve Thome, who operates Thome Orchards near Comstock... more »
2023 World Ag Expo releases new product winners
World Ag Expo is honoring companies competing in a new farm products competition. The event has named winners of the 2023 Top-10 New Products Competition. The winning entries are scheduled to be showcased during the... more »