Crop Management
FIRA USA ag robotics show to feature more tech
FIRA USA 2025, the agricultural robotics show, is returning to northern California and will feature bigger focuses on tree nuts and berries. Scheduled for Oct. 21-23 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, California, FIRA... more »
Farm Bureau shares MAHA recommendations
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has sent a series of recommendations to the Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission. The policy advice is designed to benefit health outcomes and ensure farmers can continue growing... more »
PGR arrival: Plant growth regulators and postharvest apple quality
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) can make big impacts on the postharvest quality of apples. PGRs applied at the correct time are critical for long-term storage. One of Cornell’s postharvest science research program’s experiments is examining... more »
Soft spray effect: Michigan vineyard’s disease management pesticide test
A Michigan winegrape grower is trialing softer pesticides that could lead to additional sustainable efforts not only in his state but also in other U.S. wine-growing regions. Shady Lane Cellars, based in Suttons Bay, Michigan,... more »
Fresh Views: Cherry Choice: Successfully growing cherries
Growing cherries is both a rewarding and challenging endeavor. My family has been farming since 1935, starting with apples. However, as it became very difficult to harvest a small apple crop for profit, we shifted... more »
Northern California grape, olive field day scheduled
Registration has opened for this year’s Olive & Grape field day. The event, sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Davis, California, is scheduled for July 30 in Hopland, California. Topics to... more »
EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) celebrated Pollinator Week by launching a free toolkit with educational resources, downloadable graphics and actionable tips to raise awareness and assist with supporting pollinator populations. A toolkit focused specifically on pollinators... more »
Sym-Agro introduces KitoGard for nematode and root disease control
Sym-Agro has released KitoGard, a new soil-applied product that functions as a nematicide, fungicide, bactericide and root growth promoter. Developed for fruit and nut growers, KitoGard offers a biodegradable, MRL-exempt alternative to synthetic chemistries, with... more »
Good Humus Produce’s community mindset
Good Humus Produce is a small, family-owned farm located in the picturesque Hungry Hollow valley of Northern California. Founded in 1976 by Jeff and Annie Main, the farm spans 30 acres of certified organic land... more »
Cherry grower Cherry Ke promotes specialty ag through social media
Growing cherries in a region known as the “Cherry Capital of the World,” tree fruit grower Talon Felker is a social media influencer who’s on a mission to promote Michigan’s specialty crops. Through his social... more »
Current Issue
Big apple: Large 2025-26 apple crop forecast
IFTA summer tour shows Canadian tree fruit methods
Shifting labor landscape: Actions spark optimism for long-term reform
Strong connections and innovation at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage
Farm Market & Agritourism: What to do when market fluctuation affects prices
Ag Labor Review: H-2A wages: market vs. mandate
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