Crop Management
Fruit Growers News wants your opinion
Fruit growers, what are your biggest concerns right now? Fruit Growers News is seeking feedback from specialty crop growers on the biggest issues they’re facing and what topics they’re most interested in learning more about.... more »
Pennsylvania recognizes fruit industry professionals
Chris Baugher, vice president of operations for Adams County Nursery, is the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania (SHAP) 2024 Outstanding Grower of the Year. Baugher received the honor during the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention... more »
ProBlad Verde fungicide approval expands in California
The California Department of Pest Registration has approved the use of Sym-Agro's ProBlad Verde fungicide on blueberries and caneberries to manage disease. This label expansion increases the range of California commercial crops including grapes,... more »
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available
The Michigan Fruit Management Guide has been released by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension. This year’s version of the Michigan Fruit Management Guide has been released by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension. The Michigan Fruit... more »
MSU grape spring meeting focuses on season prep
Michigan State University Extension’s (MSU) grape spring kick-off meeting is scheduled to help growers prepare for the 2024 growing season. The meeting is scheduled for April 19 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the... more »
UC strawberry study looks at growing costs, returns
A new study can help estimate costs and potential returns for growing strawberries on California’s Central Coast. The University of California (UC) Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and the UC-Davis Department of... more »
Early season reminders for grower application timings
Because there have been starts and stops to the Michigan’s 2024 field season due to weather, Michigan State University Extension reminds growers to be on top of management decisions as phenological stages are likely to... more »
Partnership expands grower biostimulant access
Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Koppert USA, a biological crop protection and natural pollination supplier. The partnership provides the Dartmouth, NS, Canada-based Acadian’s U.S. customers with... more »
Tech aids Salinas Valley grower Pezzini Berry Farms
Pezzini Berry Farms is using technology to combat pests and is considering other tech to improve harvesting efficiencies. Paul Pezzini, a farm market veteran who grew up in his family’s artichoke farming and retail business,... more »
Brandt relaunches product finder app
Brandt, a leading manufacturer of specialty agriculture products and a retailer of agronomic services, has overhauled its popular Brandt Product Finder app. This update re-imagines the app, incorporates new features, and has a clean, simplified... more »