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Wafler Farms: family, fruit, nursery
(This is the final installment in a series of stories focusing on the 60th anniversary of Fruit Growers News.) Great Lakes Fruit Growers News, the forerunner of Fruit Growers News, was regionally-focused during its early... more »
Don’t overlook orchard sanitation and weather station maintenance
After several weeks of summer trying to keep a firm grip on us, fall weather is finally here. As the leaves are falling from the trees, there are few disease management items on the to-do... more »
Grapevine trunk disease management in dormant period viewed
Join the Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 3-4:30 p.m. ET, for the webinar "Advances in Grapevine Trunk Disease Management in the Dormant Period." This timely webinar occurs at the beginning of the... more »
Penn State grape, wine team seeks input from wine producers
Penn State University researchers and Extension educators are developing an online module that will provide users with information on statewide cultivar-specific trends in grape production, wine production, and sales in Pennsylvania. To create this module,... more »
NY governor announces $25M initiative to improve housing for farmworkers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Nov. 17 a new $25 million package in grants and loans to improve housing conditions for farmworkers and to protect the health and safety of this critical workforce. The... more »
Virtual roundtable discussion on grape growing, winemaking set
Join industry stakeholders and Extension educators on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET, for a virtual roundtable discussion on winemaking, grape growing and more. During this webinar, Penn State and Maryland Extension specialists... more »
NYS climate assessment project has Cornell reps
To explore how the warming environment will affect New York’s communities, ecosystems and economy, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul named several Cornellians to the state’s Climate Impacts Assessment project. The group will conduct research and then suggest how... more »
New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference goes online Dec. 13-17
Participants can enjoy the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference from the comfort of their own living room. The conference will be online this year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. The program will be... more »
Current Issue
Troon Vineyard makes wine with minimalist approach
Wafler Farms: family, fruit, nursery
MSU Extension educator relishes new opportunity
Reduced insecticide, IPM programs are key
Blueberry group energized after planning effort, referendum OK
Cyber world calls for diligent IT protection
Mating disruption: Certifications, trials among updates from companies
Protein-based biologicals among trends in IPM
Farm Market column: Worker numbers dependent on market performance
National Council of Agricultural Employers column: Farm, ranch community exudes essence of America
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