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Virginia Berry School scheduled for March 12-13 in Petersburg
The Virginia Berry School on March 12-13 at Virginia State University's Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, Virginia. The two-day school will provide experienced and beginning Virginia berry growers with the latest re... more
Study: Ampersand adjuvant system boosts three codling moth products
Attune Agriculture, makers of Ampersand adjuvant system, have released a new study demonstrating how their patented adjuvant can help in the fight against codling moth, one of the most prevalent insect pests of apples and pears in North America. ... more
Washington state is the International Fruit Tree Association destination this summer
Planes filled with tree fruit scientists, producers, nurserymen and other allied industries will be headed to Washington state this summer. For two weeks, the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA), Washington State University / Internati... more
New Penn State 2020-2021 Tree Fruit Production Guide available now
The new 2020–2021 Penn State Tree Fruit Production Guide is now available for purchase. Rob Crassweller was in charge of coordinating the updates for this latest edition of the 400+ page guide. This is no easy undertaking, as the goal is to have ... more
MSU to share ‘Small Fruit Production Risk Management: Resources and Tools’
There is new training program developed by the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Small Fruit program to assist the blueberry industry and all berry growers in general to deal with major Production Risks affecting the Michigan blueberry indust... more
United Fresh releases Q4 2019 FreshFacts on Retail report
United Fresh’s FreshFacts on Retail Q4 2019 is now available. The issue includes Q4 insights as well as a full 2019 Year in Review. Among the findings, this issue reports that fresh perimeter categories have emerged as the growth engines of the ... more
Warm winter renews concerns about orchard chill in California
National Public Radio highlighted a growing concern for San Joaquin Valley tree fruit and nut farmers - diminishing winter chill in an age of climate change. "Warm winters mess with nut trees' sex lives," reported Lauren Summer on Morning Edition. ... more