Fruits
Farm market pricing survey
Great American Media Services, which publishes Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News, is seeking farm market operator input. Properly pricing farm market produce and goods can be tricky. In the 2025 Farm Market Pricing... more »
Apple holdings decline
Apple storage continues to decline. U.S. apple holdings this January totaled 130 million bushels, 5% less than the inventories reported for last January and 11% more than the January five-year average. Fresh apple holdings on... more »
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. Walnut growers in Stanislaus County, California, are invited to... more »
Growing the right grape
Growing the right varieties that benefit consumers as well as growers, ensuring adequate labor and battling pests and diseases are the biggest challenges brothers George and Richard Matoian face. The two run Matoian Brothers, a... more »
Winter pruning essentials for vineyards
A Q&A with Markus Keller on how winter pruning protects wine, table grapes. Winter pruning in grapes is crucial for producing uniform canopies and evenly distributed buds. Pruning also keeps the size of the vine... more »
GLEXPO Cider awards: Farmer White’s advances to first place
Farmer White’s is the 26th winner of the Michigan Apple Cider Contest. Over the past three seasons, the Williamsburg, Michigan, company advanced in the rankings, placing third three years ago and second last year. The... more »
Cover crops for berry growers
As berry growers increasingly seek sustainable practices to enhance soil health, the use of cover crops is emerging as a powerful tool that offers both benefits and challenges in cultivating vibrant yields. We know roots... more »
Pruning for winter pome fruit success
Proper pome fruit pruning during the winter helps invigorate trees. To learn what growers can do to assure healthy apple and pear fruit groves during the winter via proper pruning, Fruit Growers News met with... more »
