Category: production
It’s not just market growers: U.S. strawberry processing volumes limited, too
Meanwhile, tight supplies and higher production costs continue to support frozen strawberry prices.
UF experts deploy AI to help farmers forecast crop yields
New tools count fruit and flowers with drone imagery, helping growers forecast strawberry and tomato yields.
Glass half full: Yakima cherry growers see opportunity in smaller harvest
The Northwest cherry industry is projecting lower volumes this season, with growers optimistic the tighter supply could stabilize pricing and improve profits.
5 takeaways from the June 2026 AppleTracker report
See the top five insights from the June 2026 AppleTracker report impacting U.S. apple growers.
Sunshine, strawberries and local finds: Northeast Ohio farm market photo tour
Grab your sunglasses and hit the road with us for a quick photo tour around Northeast Ohio farm markets.
Berry bounce back: Warm weather, new varieties boost California strawberry crops
California strawberry growers are seeing early, heavy harvest volumes in 2026 as warm temperatures and new berry varieties boost production.
Frost survey: Help PA Farm Bureau grasp April freeze impacts
Take Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s short farmer survey to help quantify the impact of April’s frost.
Organic cider orchard field day offered for growers
Join OSU Extension and the Oregon Organic Coalition on May 7 for an immersive orchard tour covering pest management, soil health and organic production practices.
Mesotunnels and muskmelons: optimization of organic row covers
A research-based deep dive into using mesotunnels to optimize row covers in sustainable ag and certified organic systems.
Dicamba is back: What specialty crop growers need to do now
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
OPN: Organic sales hit $10.6B, growing 5x faster than conventional
Organic produce sales grew significantly faster than conventional. Download the full report to see where opportunities lie.