Category: Fruits
USDA funds $9M orchard removal program amid California peach industry crisis
USDA will provide up to $9M to remove over 400K clingstone peach trees in California, helping growers after Del Monte’s cannery closure.
Illinois Extension: Assess winter fruit tree damage now to avoid issues later
Winter weather can cause hidden trunk damage in apple trees. Here’s how to identify frost cracks, sunscald and assess potential long-term impacts.
Farm Market Fridays: Rohrbach’s is where family fun, local goods, friendly smiles and killer BBQ meet
Meet Rohrbach’s, a Central PA treasure with a unique mix of local goods and food and a serious commitment to building community through agritourism and events.
Organic cider orchard field day offered for growers
Join OSU Extension and the Oregon Organic Coalition on May 7 for an immersive orchard tour covering pest management, soil health and organic production practices.
Robotic gripper senses ripeness and harvests fruit without bruising
Read more about how the Cornell-designed soft robotic gripper uses touch sensing to identify ripeness at harvest.
Ag aviation group warns of rising drone safety risks
Learn how drone operators can stay safe and help keep agricultural aviators safe during the 2026 growing season.
Farm Market Fridays: Butler’s Orchard talks challenges, wins
Butler’s Orchard shares how its events and pick-your-own experiences drive year-round success. Find out what keeps customers coming back.
Mesotunnels and muskmelons: optimization of organic row covers
A research-based deep dive into using mesotunnels to optimize row covers in sustainable ag and certified organic systems.
Where it’s made: Oxbo opens harvester factory in Western New York
Oxbo is opening a new manufacturing facility in Bergen focused on designing and building equipment for specialty crop farmers.
Corteva outlines leadership for two companies in planned split
The move separates Corteva’s crop protection and seed businesses into focused companies with distinct leadership and strategies.
How Arkansas scientists harnessed predictive models to improve future grape varieties
Read more to see how predictive science could reshape the future of grape production and agricultural innovation.
Meet the 2026 U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council board members, new chair
A new slate from across the blueberry supply chain has been appointed to three-year terms. Find out who will help drive industry priorities.
MSU: grower’s guide for pollinator health during fruit tree bloom
Minimize pesticide exposure and support bee health with targeted stewardship practices. See what changes can have the biggest impact.
How to apply: specialty crop growers can tap into $100M+ in USDA grants
Apply through your state department of agriculture or Grants.gov before the June 8 and October 2026 deadlines.
Agrivoltaics in action: Iowa State research uncovers best crops for solar
New data shows yield gains for select vegetable crops grown in solar installations. Learn more about this cutting-edge production system.
