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{Sponsored} Apple storage issues are numerous, from reduction in flavor and crunchy texture to disorders that form during storage such as superficial scald and flesh browning. Scientists have known for a long time that controlling... more »
Fired up for fire blight
(Sponsored) Fire blight is an apple grower’s most worrisome threat. At its worse, this disease can result in the loss of whole trees and even orchards. But as the old saying goes, forewarned is forearmed.... more »
A unique copper for controlling pseudomonas in cherries
{Sponsored} Pseudomonas syringae is a particularly harmful bacterium to cherries, resulting in bacterial blight and bacterial canker, a disease that can destroy cherry tree limbs and decrease yield and quality of the crop. A lesser-known... more »
Sustainability award to recognize improvements in agricultural sustainability
The newest award to come from the Fruit Growers News parent company, Great American Media Services, the Specialty Grower Sustainability Award seeks to recognize a grower or farming operation that has put in major efforts... more »
It’s a nitrogen thing
(Sponsored) If you’re an apple grower, then pandemic aside, did you have an ‘on’ year or an ‘off’ year in 2020? Mike Williams, CEO of California-based OMEX® Agrifluids, takes a closer look at the problem... more »
Blueberries: time to look ahead to 2021
(Sponsored) Blueberry growers almost certainly won’t be celebrating 2020 as one of the great years, but 2021 can always be better. Now’s the time to give some thought to planning and preparation, writes Mike Williams... more »
Mulching blueberries and cherries focus of 2020 Great Lakes EXPO sessions
Despite going virtual for the first time due to COVID-19, the educational sessions and opportunities at the 2020 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will once again provide growers with invaluable information and... more »
Full program unveiled for 2020 Great Lakes EXPO virtual educational sessions
For the first time ever, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will be transitioning to a virtual EXPO for 2020, including virtual booths, educational sessions and more. Although there won’t be any in-person events,... more »
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