Raspberries & Blackberries
Group asks for input about Spotted Wing Drosophila
The Northeast IPM Spotted Wing Drosophila Working Group (headed up by Greg Loeb at Cornell Univ.), is gathering information on the level crop damage that occurred on grower farms in the Northeastern U.S.Please take five... more »
Cider apples might work for Washington growers
Where can hard cider connoisseurs roam the countryside, traveling from estate to estate and sampling the artisan crafts of local producers? Western Washington will be the venue for such activity, if Washington State University (WSU)... more »
Consumers in the East want local berries
The buy-local movement is still boosting berry sales, especially for growers in the East. And despite all the growth in farm market, farmers’ market and CSA sales, there’s still room for more, according to sources.... more »
SWD guidelines for management and control in berry production
The 2012 fruit growing season is nearing conclusion almost a month ahead of previous years due to unusual climatic conditions that prevailed for most of the growing season. In addition to the problems created by... more »
Minnesota ag report shows profitability of specialty crops
he Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) released a new report detailing the financial performance of nine types of specialty crops in Minnesota.The report Minnesota Specialty Crop Farm Performance 2008-2011 includes enterprise data for apples, blueberries,... more »
Cornell breeder releases two new raspberries
Cornell University recently released two new raspberry varieties, Crimson Night and Double Gold. Crimson Night was selected in 2003 for its “heavy crop load, firm fruit, good flavor and shiny fruit,” said Courtney Weber, small... more »
Grants help farms expand value-added products
USDA recently awarded $40.2 million in value-added producer grants to 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico. According to USDA, the grant program is a tool for independent fruit and vegetable producers, among others... more »
Virginia farm relies on ‘huge’ CSA program
If you’re going to run a CSA, it helps to do it in the richest county in the country. The Community Supported Agriculture program is the “bread and butter” of Great Country Farms, said Jaclyn... more »
Current Issue
Kansas peach grower puts focus on high-density output
FGN’s 60th Anniversary: Tree fruit rootstocks evolve over decades
Pear rootstocks for replant in presence of armillaria
Cover crops show effects on iron deficiency in pear
USHBC recognizes grower Tom Bodtke, other blueberry industry leaders
Technology highlights at IFTA show commercial potential
Autonomous sprayer available for orchards
Hybrid use puts Regev in ‘game-changer’ mode
Farm Market column: ‘Delighting’ the online customer ideal marketers’ goal
Notes from the Farm column: Taking out an old tree while navigating credit card scams
National Council of Agricultural Employers column: Through good times and bad, neighbors help each other
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