Peaches
McDonald’s TV commercials promote Michigan apples
Starring in TV commercials? Watched by millions? Mike Dietrich seems to be taking it in stride. “They did a nice job,” he said. “We were real pleased with it.” Mike, a fruit grower from Conklin,... more »
Eastern growers have tough time with nectarines
The nectarine is identical to the peach, except it lacks pubescence (fuzz) and could be called a fuzzless peach. Most management practices for nectarines are similar to those of peaches. However, pest management of nectarines... more »
Cherry, stone fruit growers approve assessment to support WSU
Cherry and stone fruit growers throughout the state have agreed to make a $5 million investment over the next eight years at Washington State University research and extension centers in Prosser and Wenatchee. This builds... more »
Sign up for Michigan Spring Peach Update
The 2013 Michigan Spring Peach Update is a daylong meeting with educational sessions and discussions on growing, packing and marketing high-quality peaches and nectarines. The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 5, at the Southwest... more »
New York has plum pox on the run
New York state’s stone fruit growers are breathing a little easier, now that the state is closer to being free of plum pox. Darrel Aubertine, the state’s agriculture commissioner, recently announced that state inspectors have... more »
Adams County Nursery hires Jerry Frecon
Jerry Frecon has accepted a part-time consulting position with Adams County Nursery (ACN), Aspers, Pa. Frecon has served the New Jersey fruit industry for the past 31 years as an agricultural agent and county department... more »
Jerry Frecon retires from New Jersey Extension duties
After 30 years of helping New Jersey fruit growers, Jerome Frecon has retired from Rutgers Cooperative Extension. His last day was Dec. 31. “You have county agents, and then you have superagents,” said Gary Mount,... more »
New Hampshire farmers’ market moving in the right direction
For the past 16 years, farmers in the small town of Keene, N.H., have been providing fruit and produce at The Farmers’ Market of Keene, as it puts on both a summer and winter market.... more »
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