Category: Pest Control
Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success
Pennsylvania pome success. Read about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.
Soft spray effect: Michigan vineyard’s disease management pesticide test
A Michigan vineyard is testing softer pesticides. Learn more about Shady Lane’s disease management trials.
Specialty crop funding increase by Senate committee budget proposals
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released legislative budget text. Find out what’s proposed for specialty crops.
Michigan Viticulture Field Day scheduled
The yearly Michigan Viticulture Field Day is approaching. Learn about the planned winegrape and wine processing sessions.
UGA trials examine watermelon variety performance
UGA trials are examining watermelon variety performance. Read how breeders are producing better watermelon varieties.
Cherry grower Cherry Ke promotes specialty ag through social media
Talon Felker grows cherries in the “Cherry Capital of the World.” Learn about the social media influencer’s mission to promote Michigan specialty crops.
Sensory help: Equipment tech saves water in orchards
Managing irrigation can be difficult. Read how Extension researchers are developing equipment that can conserve water.
Michigan Apple Committee announces 2025 research projects
The Michigan Apple Committee has approved funding for 10 research projects in 2025. Learn how the projects address common grower challenges.
IFTA recognizes industry leaders
The International Fruit Tree Association’s winter conference was in New York. Read how growers and industry individuals were honored for their horticulture industry contributions.
Diversification aids Michigan’s Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill grows apples, vegetables and strawberries. Learn how the willingness to diversify helped it succeed for 80 years.
Registration for Washington Wine research seminar now open
The Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) research seminar is scheduled for April 23. Learn more and register now.
Women in agriculture lead change and innovation
There are more women in ag. Read how ag women are leading fruit farms, boosting innovation and shaping the future of the industry.
Cattail Organics grows community through organic fruit production
Cattail Organics thrives through organic fruit production, soil health innovation and sustainable farming in Wisconsin’s short growing season.
Pacific flatheaded borer threatening walnuts, other tree fruit
A field day is scheduled to address the Pacific flatheaded borer (PFB), a pest that is threatening walnuts and has been a threat to fruit trees.
Matoian Brothers master grape cultivation best practices amid labor and pest challenges
Discover how the Matoian Brothers apply grape cultivation best practices to improve, quality and sustainability in California vineyards.
2025 pest survey report
Growers continue to face pest challenges. Read about a recent Vegetable Growers News survey that sheds light on the biggest pest issues.
Investing in plant health: Plant hardiness good for grower bottom lines
Plant health is integrated pest management. Read more about how IPM is a decision-making process that combines tools and strategies to identify and manage pests.
Wish Farms builds a legacy through organic fruit production and innovation
Berries are Wish Farms’ calling card. Read more about how four generations of family members help the grower grow and ship berries globally.
Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities
The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open.
Southeast pest management plan published for strawberries
Southeastern strawberry growers can learn the latest in pest management through the release of the Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP).