Fruits
Washington State University Extension to host rootstock tour
Washington State University (WSU) Extension and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission will host a tour of recent rootstock trials on Aug. 25. There are three stops on this tour. Participants can join the free... more »
Grapevine leafroll associated virus addressed in Pennsylvania
As if winegrape growers don’t have enough challenges in this day and age, the effects of grapevine viruses have been taking on greater importance in eastern vineyards over the past several years. Studies examining grapevine... more »
Cape Cod Cranberry Growers holds 130th annual meeting
The Massachusetts cranberry industry gathered Aug. 16 to celebrate the 130th annual meeting of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association (CCCGA), a tribute to cranberries as the Commonwealth’s largest agricultural food crop and the official state... more »
True Blue Farms recovers from 2016 tornado damage
A year after a tornado ripped through True Blue Farms, facilities have been rebuilt and the farm has had a good crop. On Aug. 20, 2016, co-owner Shelly Hartmann and workers were working in the... more »
Beginning growers flock to north Georgia vineyard workshop
For many wine lovers, running a vineyard is the ultimate dream job, but not many are able to make that dream a reality. At a recent Beginning Grape Growers Conference organized by University of Georgia... more »
USApple plans Apple Outlook Conference in Chicago
Held Aug. 24-25 in Chicago, USApple’s 2017 Apple Crop Outlook & Marketing Conference (Outlook) is the annual event to preview, forecast and discuss the global impact of the upcoming apple harvest. The two-day event features a... more »
EverCrisp apple receives PLU approval
The MAIA-1 apple variety – marketed as EverCrisp – received its PLU approval from the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS), and is broadening its marketing as it readies for expanded availability. The blushed rosy... more »
New Jersey projected to be No. 2 in peach production in 2017
The USDA August Crop Production Forecast for 2017 declares New Jersey’s peach production will rise to second in the U.S. The forecast, which is based on phone calls, mail, internet, and personal interviews with farmers... more »
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