Category: Peaches
Peach State seeks ag commodity commission members
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is calling out for growers to serve on the Peach State’s agriculture commodity commissions.
ProBlad Verde fungicide approval expands in California
Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad Verde fungicide.
Michigan fruit update released
Michigan State University (MSU) has released a seasonal fruit production update.
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available
The Michigan Fruit Management Guide, which includes coverage of strawberries, has been released by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension.
Michigan tree fruit research program reapproved
With a 63% approval, Michigan’s apple, cherry, peach and plum producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Tree Fruit Research and Development Program.
Orchard Robotics raises $3.8 million
Orchard Robotics has raised $3.8 million in a seed round led by investor General Catalyst, and a pre-seed led by Contrary.
Mr. Peach, labor advocate recognized
Lawton Pearson, owner of Pearson Farm in Fort Valley, Georgia, was honored as 2024’s Mr. Peach at a Jan. 6 awards breakfast at the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia.
FloraPulse provides real-time data on plant water needs
FloraPulse, an easy-to-install water sensor, provides accurate and low-cost water-sensing technology to farmers and researchers who want real-time data that will enable them to make quick, accurate decisions.
Texas panhandle growers threatened by wildfires
Texas wildfires, disaster, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Department of Agriculture, panhandle, onions, watermelons, pecans, peaches, apples,
UCCE Northern San Joaquin Valley offers CropManage workshop
UCCE CropManage, University of California Cooperative Extension, UCCE, water, nutrients, UCCE Northern San Joaquin Valley,
Washington state to decide on produce sticker ban
On Jan. 20, 2024, the Washington Tree Fruit Association (WTFA) issued an action alert related to legislation related to produce sticker ban.
Texas event tailors fruit education to state’s climate
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Fruit Conference peaches apples walnuts
IFTA conference features tech, labor, climate sessions
The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) is set to host its 67th Annual Conference and Tour from Feb. 11-14, 2024.
Bill Erwin, Greg Lang honored for Michigan fruit legacies
Two Michigan fruit industry notables who’ve spent the better part of their lives in orchards, Bill Erwin and Greg Lang, have been honored by the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS).
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention to include strawberry growers group
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, North American Strawberry Growers Association, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, Maryland State Horticultural Society, New Jersey State Horticultural Society, Virginia State Horticultural Society, Penn State, University of Maryland, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Extension
Georgia growers receive USDA Hurricane Idalia disaster declaration
Hurricane Idalia disaster assistance declaration southeast Georgia peaches pecans bell peppers cucumbers squash blueberries
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference registration opens
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Georgia Peach Council
IFPA honors global tree fruit CEO in women’s award winner
International Fresh Produce Association IFPA Raina Nelson Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award recognition honors Westfalia Fruit Marketing USA
California’s Murray Family Farms endures challenges
Murray Family Farms, owned by Steve and Vickie Murray, has discovered that growing cherries, berries and other tree fruit in the southern San Joaquin Valley’s desert region is highly challenging.
Georgia counties declared Hurricane Idalia disaster areas
Hurricane Idalia damage federal disaster declaration Georgia