Fruits
United Fresh BrandStorm set for Nov. 14-16
The United Fresh Produce Association has launched the second annual BrandStorm marketing event, which will take place Nov. 14-16 in San Francisco, California at the Hilton Financial District San Francisco. The inaugural... more »
Methyl bromide transition program accepting applications
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has released the Methyl Bromide Transition (MBT) Request for Applications (RFA). The MBT program supports the discovery and implementation of practical pest management alternatives for commodities and uses affected by... more »
NABG Foundation funds 2016 projects
The North American Bramble Growers Foundation has selected seven projects for 2016 funding. Eric Hanson, Michigan State University, was funded for work with high tunnel raspberry production in 2015. Photo: NABG... more »
Plasticulture strawberry variety trial report
This planting was established in August 2014 and included 11 named cultivars with ‘Chandler’ and ‘Sweet Charlie’ as the standards for comparison. In addition, there were 3 advanced selections from the breeding program at Cornell... more »
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report
With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Growers should apply early-season sprays. Winter 2016 The 2016 winter was mild compared with 2014 and 2015. Temperatures during the 2016 winter dropped to around zero or slightly... more »
Time to monitor black stem borer
The black stem borer (Xylosandrus germanus) is a small (2 millimeters) ambrosia beetle that becomes active in spring after one or two consecutive days of temperatures 68 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, often coinciding with forsythia... more »
Company seeks to break rootstock bottleneck
Tapping into customized tissue culture, combined with precise greenhouse production, can speed the rootstock process. It’s a prospect that is perking the interest of fruit tree growers seeking to move forward in an era of... more »
Partnership will develop novel cherry varieties
Phytelligence, a platform agricultural biotechnology company, has entered into a service agreement with TNV, a Tip Top Orchards licensed company, to aid in the development and growth of new cherry varieties. Development will use Phytelligence's genetic... more »
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