Category: Fruits
Heat produces uneven California fall organic fruit supply
An inconsistent supply of fall organic fruit is expected this year.
Growers asked to participate in Washington winegrape acreage survey
Washington’s winegrape and winery industries are requesting grower help to conduct a survey of the state’s winegrape acreage.
TOMRA Food unveils new AI tech
TOMRA Food unveiled its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and introduced a new regional structure.
Robotics Plus highlights autonomous vehicle for orchards, vineyard
Robotics Plus returned to FIRA USA and highlighted Prospr, its autonomous hybrid vehicle designed to assist orchard and vineyard operations.
USDA offers $26 million in hurricane recovery aid for Florida producers
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering disaster assistance to help ag producers recover from the hurricane damages.
UF/IFAS urges Florida farmers to report Hurricane Milton ag damages for disaster assistance
UF/IFAS urges fruit and vegetable growers and stakeholders to assess and report agricultural damages caused by Hurricane Milton.
UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
UCCE has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers.
Juice processing, berry fertilization and new crop nutrition techniques highlighted at Great Lakes EXPO
Zilfina Rubio Ames and Olga Padilla-Zakour will present insights on blueberry fertilization and Concord grape juice cold-press techniques.
Gallo adopts laser bird deterrent tech for vineyards
To improve sustainability, E & J Gallo Winery is implementing a laser bird deterrent technology in its vineyards.
UF studies crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates.
New fungicide for pome disease control introduced
UPL launches new fungicide for disease control in almonds and pome crops
USDA provides Hurricane Helene relief
The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene.
Growers nominated for WSTFA board elections
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has nominated growers and a packer to stand for election in upcoming WSTFA elections.
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks nominees
The tart cherry federal marketing order, the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (CIAB), is looking for growers and handlers to fill five open board member positions.
Editor’s Letter: Plan, reflect, learn
Here at Fruit Growers News (FGN), we are looking forward to the late fall as it provides an opportunity to plan, reflect and learn.
ProGro soil inoculant wins OMRI Certification
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product’s supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its cornerstone product, Rhizol, received official organic certification, according to a news release.
Garden State’s Philip E. Marucci Center aims to solve blueberry, cranberry issues
The Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension conducts research vital to the cultivation of quality blueberries and cranberries.
Specialty crops group urging farm bill action
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is working with congressional leaders and urging support of specialty crop growers in the farm bill.
Titan Farms, a southeast peach powerhouse, tests soil, combats pests and disease
Monitoring soil health and protecting its peaches from pests and diseases are big challenges for Titan Farms, a leading Southeastern grower.
Emergency loan program to help ag affected by Hurricane Milton
A Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program has a focus on ag, offering $50 million to support businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.