Peaches
Three Springs Fruit Farm’s evolution and postharvest markets
Three Springs Fruit Farm, a seventh-generation family farm in picturesque Aspers, Pennsylvania, offers fresh tree fruit, berries, tomatoes and vegetables to markets all over the Mid-Atlantic region. “We’ve been concentrating on apples as our primary... more »
USDA makes indemnity payments to producers impacted by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby. The USDA announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane... more »
Growers appointed to Georgia commodity commissions
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has named growers to head Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions. The commissions include apples, blueberries, peaches, pecans, wine and grapes and vegetables. The following are the appointments: Apple Commodity Commission: Andy... more »
NJ Agriculture Secretary highlights advanced peach packing facility during National Peach Month
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn visited the Eastern Propak distribution center in Glassboro, Gloucester County, to mark National Peach Month and highlight the availability of Jersey Fresh peaches. During the visit, Wengryn, along... more »
WSU-USDA set to host Tree Fruit Research Field Day Set
The Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center and USDA-ARS Wenatchee will host a Tree Fruit Research Field Day on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to... more »
Pearson Farm’s six generations find orchard happiness
Run by fifth- and sixth- generation family members, Pearson Farms planted its first peach trees in 1885. Pecan trees were added in the 1930s. Lanier and Lawton Pearson. Photos courtesy Pearson... more »
Talking tech: New app innovations aid growers
Farming has forever been changed by technology, with new innovations helping growers of fruit, vegetables and tree nuts improve things such as pest management, disease monitoring and data collecting. One of the biggest help to... more »
FIRA preview: Tree fruit tech options abound at ag robotics conference
The third iteration of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, known as FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of tree fruit, grapes, berries, vegetables and nuts a view of the state of specialty crop robotics and... more »
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