Peaches
New Jersey peach season later than usual
New Jersey peach growers are experiencing a late season. New Jersey Peach Promotion Council (NJPPC) Marketing Consultant Pegi Adam said many growers in the state such as Alstede Farms still have peaches left. The season,... more »
Updated insecticide use for spotted lanternfly on peach, grape
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive and important pest for grapes in Southeastern PA. Evaluation of insecticides for managing this insect in the 2018 growing season are ongoing, and we present the most up-to-date data... more »
Managing risk with crop insurance, diversification
Chris Eckert finds himself spending a lot... more »
New Jersey peaches put in full view
Take a look at those electronic billboards on major highways around New Jersey, and your taste buds might tingle at the sight of delicious Jersey peaches, now at the height of their season. You’ll also... more »
New facilities drive Titan Farms upgrade
A large piece of Titan Farms’ growth and establishment as a successful vertically integrated fruit production company was developing world-class facilities, including a new packing shed, processing plant and a bulked-up food safety program. Co-owner... more »
South Carolina’s Titan Farms plows through obstacles to gain success
Titan Farms didn’t become the largest peach grower and marketer on the East Coast by happenstance. In fact, just when the Ridge Spring, South Carolina operation – which bills itself as the second-largest peach grower... more »
Wawona Packing buys stone fruit breeder Burchell Nursery
Wawona Packing Company has acquired the stone fruit breeding assets of Burchell Nursery. Under the terms of the agreement, Wawona will acquire Burchell’s stone fruit breeding program, which includes more than 60 patented varieties of... more »
Michigan’s 2017 fruit crop down from 2016
Fruit production in Michigan for 2017 was down from 2016 for all major fruits, according to Marlo Johnson, Director of the USDA, NASS, Great Lakes Regional Office. Michigan apple production was 840 million pounds, down... more »
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